title: The well-baby examination.
abstract: Most abnormalities that occur in infancy are detected by the child's parents or by the physician during routine well-baby examinations. Growth parameters should be measured and discussed with the parents. Vision, hearing and speech should be assessed on a regular basis. Emotional disturbances are missed less often if a social-behavioral assessment is included in the evaluation.
authors.affiliation: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: South-Paul
mesh_terms: D002652:Child Behavior; D002657:Child Development; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006128:Growth; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000592:standards*