Approach to Well Child Checks (WCC)

Well child visits are a critical component of outpatient pediatric primary care. A well child visit targets specific areas of growth and development and provides the opportunity for health surveillance and screening for disorders and diseases affecting children and adolescents. These visits also focus on providing age-specific anticipatory guidance emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. This chapter will review how to prepare for a well child visit and help you cover all the critical areas of the well child exam.