Pediatrics in Practice

This innovative curriculum developed by the Bright Futures Health Promotion Group teaches both the core concepts and practical skills that support child health professionals in providing optimal care for children and their families. The curriculum is based on six core concepts that serve as the foundation for effective health encounters: Partnership Communication Health promotion/Illness prevention Time Management Education Advocacy Forming the basis for the curriculum's individual modules, these six concepts provide the tools for building successful partnerships and promoting positive interactions among health professionals, children, and families during health encounters. By learning how to integrate these core concepts into clinical practice, health professionals can be assured that they are delivering time-efficient health promotion services. This curriculum was developed in collaboration with Children's Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, and Bright Futures.