Pediatric Grand Rounds Schedule

Calendar

September 16: State of the Department

Edward B. Clark, MD
Medical Director
Primary Children’s Medical Center
Chair, Department of Pediatrics
University of Utah School of Medicine

There are many new and exciting accomplishments in the Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Clark reviews these accomplishments, describes what is in store for the current year, and celebrates various faculty and programs.

September 23: Child Fatality Review in Utah

Nanette C. Dudley, MD
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
University of Utah School of Medicine

Todd Grey, MD
Chief Medical Examiner
State of Utah
Associate Professor
Department of Pathology
University of Utah School of Medicine

Karen Hansen, MD
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
University of Utah School of Medicine
Center for Safe and Healthy Families
Primary Children’s Medical Center

The Utah Child Fatality Review Committee is a multi-disciplinary group consisting of representatives from public health, medicine, law enforcement, judicial services, and human services. The CFRC reviews child fatalities with the goal of identifying preventable deaths, reporting findings, and
recommending strategies to reduce preventable deaths. This presentation provides an overview of the CFRC process in Utah, recent child fatality statistics, and a discussion of the role of the medical examiner and the specific issue of child abuse homicide.

September 30: Fecal Incontinence and Constipation in Pediatrics, A Surgeon's Perspective

Marc A. Levitt, MD
Director, Medical Student Surgery Clerkship
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio

Many children suffer from fecal incontinence due to a variety of causes, such as previous surgery (anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung’s),  associated spinal problems, and severe constipation. All children at the age of potty training, age 3 to 5, should be clean and in normal underwear. For
patients that suffer from fecal incontinence, the clinician can either help them realize their potential for voluntary bowel control with medical treatments or a mechanical enema-based program. Understanding the evaluation and treatment of fecal incontinence can dramatically improve the quality of life for many children.

Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Primary Children's Medical Center and the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Primary Children's Medical Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit

Primary Children's Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Unless otherwise indicated, neither Pediatric Education Services nor the presenters at Pediatric Grand Rounds have any relationship with commercial products or services discussed.

Jointly sponsored by Pediatric Education Services at Primary Children's Medical Center and the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine.