April 26, 2011 — Using a chaperone during a pediatric physical examination should be a shared decision between the patient and pediatrician, according to the revised policy statement of the American ...

Dr. Ralph Kramer, a pediatrician, conducts routine examinations and vaccinations for children in his office. He assesses a young boy named Carl, checks his blood pressure, and draws blood for testing.

August 31, 2010 — A clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers recommendations for a gynecologic examination for adolescents in the pediatric office setting. The report, ...

Amid a shortage of specialists, APRNs should be knowledgeable on how to complete a brief joint exam in the primary care setting. Increasing the competency of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs ...