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. 1985 Feb;32(1):243-9.
doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)34771-x.

The pediatrician as advocate

S H Micik, J J Alpert

The pediatrician as advocate

S H Micik et al. Pediatr Clin North Am. 1985 Feb.

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.

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