About this course

Growth is multifactorial and is an excellent tool to distinguish health from disease. Honing a physician’s clinical eye in identifying growth red flags is essential for prompt referral and management.

Course objectives/Learning outcomes:

At the end of this module, participants will be able to:

• Obtain a relevant history and perform a thorough clinical assessment
• Identify red flags when assessing a child’s growth
• Refer the child in a timely manner for appropriate investigations or treatment

Course overview/Topics covered:

• History and physical examination of the child
• Investigations for growth disorders
• Red flags of abnormal growth and other considerations for referring a child with short stature

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