title: The pediatrician as advocate.
abstract: Pediatricians' success in the role of advocate can be associated with fewer injuries to children. The authors emphasize the importance of pediatrician advocacy for injury prevention, including preventive health maintenance, education, community organization, professional education, development of emergency medical services, and legislation and regulation.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002651:Child Advocacy; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D003376:Counseling; D004501:Education, Medical; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D010819:Physician's Role; D012380:Role; D012449:Safety; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control