Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, andAdolescents
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Radiology, General Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Intraoperative Guidance, Preoperative Planning, Surgical Decision-Making, Computed Tomography (CT), , X-ray, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).Abstract
Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents is a comprehensive set of guidelines for the preventive health care of infants, children, and adolescents. It is published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and is updated regularly to reflect the latest scientific evidence. The guidelines are based on the principle that preventive health care is essential for promoting the optimal health and well-being of children and adolescents. Bright Futures covers a wide range of topics, including physical growth and development, nutrition, immunization, mental health, safety, and substance abuse prevention. The guidelines also include recommendations for anticipatory guidance, which is the process of providing parents and caregivers with information and support to help them promote their children's health and well-being. Bright Futures is a valuable resource for pediatric clinicians, as well as for parents and caregivers. It provides a comprehensive framework for preventive health care that can help to ensure that all children and adolescents have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
