title: [Pediatric medicine in 2013].
abstract: Three specific characteristics must be taken into account in our management of the pediatric patient: each child is a developing person and therefore vulnerable, and is also part of a family. Our reflections and practices must be guided by these three characteristics. The following aspects are dealt with here: -Healthcare organization must emphasize the importance of collaborative networks, -All child-oriented preventive actions and screening programs have a dual aim: to preserve the health of the individual concerned, and also to improve public health. One must never forget that children's current health status will determine the health of tomorrow's adults. The resources provided by the government be therefore commensurate with these objectives. -Management of common diseases but also specific and complex health disorders such as chronic diseases and disabilities, -The need to provide pertinent answers to lifestyle questions posed not only by the child and his/her family, but also by other pediatric professionals, -Specific pediatric research and knowledge dissemination.
authors: Brigitte
authors: B
authors: Chabrol
mesh_terms: D003710:Demography; D005544:Forecasting; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000639:trends*; D010820:Physicians / Q000600:supply & distribution