discussion 1

Using your course textbook readings and the South University Online Library, perform research on the following: 

• Sources of pediatric primary care in the United States
• Current status of pediatric health-care services in the United States
• Barriers to health care for children in the United States 

After completing your research, answer the following questions: 

1.     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?
2.     Are there certain pediatric populations that lack access to health-care services? Why?
3.     What are the barriers to children in accessing health-care services in the United States? Why do these barriers exist? 

Read:

Primary Care Pediatrics and Public Health: Meeting the Needs of Today’s Children

Disparities in Healthcare Quality Among Racial and Ethnic Groups