Discussion Post
Using your course textbook readings and the South University Online Library, perform research on the following:
a) Sources of pediatric primary care in the United States
b) Current status of pediatric health-care services in the United States
c) Barriers to health care for children in the United States
After completing your research, answer the following questions:
• What are the sources of pediatric primary care in the United States? Are these sources sufficient for providing health-care services to the pediatric population? Why or why not?
• Are there certain pediatric populations that lack access to health-care services? Why?
• What are the barriers to children in accessing health-care services in the United States? Why do these barriers exist?
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.
Reference:
• Primary Care Pediatrics and Public Health: Meeting the Needs of Today's Children
• Disparities in Healthcare Quality Among Racial and Ethnic Groups.