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How Should Clinical Teams Integrate Findings From Social Needs Screenings Into Children’s Care Plans?

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Unmet social and structural needs negatively influence children's health outcomes.Even in pediatric health systems in the United States that have implemented social needs screening programs, little guidance exists about best practices for how clinical teams should respond to children's unmet needs.This commentary on a case discusses ethical principles and caregivers' perspectives that can be used to guide best practices for screening and resource referral.The American Medical Association designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ available through the AMA Ed Hub TM .Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Source: The AMA Journal of Ethic

DOI: 10.1001/amajethics.2025.634

Authors: Stephanie G. Menko, Michael J. Luke, Aditi Vasan

Institutions: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania

Language: English

Topic: Child and Adolescent Health

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond