Korean J Pediatr.
2008 Mar;51(3):225-232. 10.3345/kjp.2008.51.3.225.
Overview of the national health screening program for infant and children
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea.
- 2Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, National Health Insurance Corporation, Ilsan Hospital, Korea.
- 3Department of Psychiatry, National Health Insurance Corporation, Ilsan Hospital, Korea.
- 4Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Seoul National University School of Dentistry, Korea.
- 5Department of Pediatrics, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Korea.
- 6Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hallym University, Korea.
- 7Department of Pediatrics, Catholic University College of Medicine, Korea.
- 8Department of Pediatrics, Kwandong University College of Medicine, Korea.
- 9Department of Family Medicine, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Korea.
- 10Department of Pediatrics, Seoul Veterans Hospital, Korea.
- 11Department of Ophthalmology, Ulsan University College of Medicine, Korea.
- 12Department of Pediatrics, National Health Insurance Corporation, Ilsan Hospital, Korea. agathac@nhimc.or.kr
- KMID: 2280392
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2008.51.3.225
Abstract
- The mission of National Health Screening Program for Infant and Children is to promote and improve the health, education, and well-being of infants, children, families, and communities. Although the term 'diagnosis' usually relates to pathology, a similar diagnostic approach applies to the child seen primarily for health supervision. In the case of health, diagnosis determines the selection of appropriate health promoting and preventive interventions, whether medical, dental, nutritional, educational, or psychosocial. Components of the diagnostic process in health supervision include the health 'interview'; assessment of physiological, emotional, cognitive, and social development (including critical developmental milestones); physical examination; screening procedures; and evaluation of strengths and issues. Open and informed communication between the health professional and the family remains the most significant component of both health diagnosis and health promotion. Families complete medical history forms at their health supervision visit. Family-friendly questionnaires, checklists, and surveys that are appropriate for the child''s age are additional tools to improve and update data gathering. This type of information helps initiate and inform discussions between the family and the health professional. This article provides a comprehensive review of current National Health Screening Program for Infant and Children in Korea.
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