Chapter 62: Psychotropic Medications in Primary Care Pediatrics
Mark A. Riddle, MD, Susan dosReis, PhD, Gloria Reeves, MD, Lawrence S. Wissow, MD, MPH, David Pruitt, MD, Jane Meschan Foy, MD, 2016. "Psychotropic Medications in Primary Care Pediatrics", American Academy of Pediatrics Textbook of Pediatric Care, Thomas K. McInerny, MD, FAAP, Henry M. Adam, MD, FAAP, Deborah E. Campbell, MD, FAAP, Thomas G. DeWitt, MD, FAAP, Jane Meschan Foy, MD, FAAP, Deepak M. Kamat, MD, PhD, FAAP, Rebecca Baum, MD, FAAP, Kelly J. Kelleher, MD, MPH, FAAP
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According to an American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) survey published in 2008, more than 80% of primary care pediatricians reported that it was their responsibility to identify children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Most (70%) also thought it was their responsibility to manage ADHD; however, only about one-fourth thought it was their responsibility to manage anxiety (29%), depression (25%), or substance abuse (21%).1 In a policy statement published in July 2009, the AAP recommended that primary care pediatricians achieve competence in initiating care not only for children with ADHD, but also for children with anxiety,...