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Weight faltering and failure to thrive
Format
Knowledge
Time to Complete
1.00 hour
Published
November 22, 2016
Updated
January 13, 2017
Programme Description
Dr Kathryn Deakin and Professor Mary Rudolf look at a common cause for concern in young children. Key learning points for healthcare professionals include helping parents to manage feeding difficulties, excluding medical problems and when to refer.
Educational Objectives
After reading this activity, healthcare professionals should be better able to:
Understand that weight faltering is common and occurs across all socio-economic groups
Understand that weight faltering is not usually caused by neglect and organic causes are rare
Consider how to help parents manage eating difficulties and provide support, advice and reassurance
Identify common conditions associated with faltering weight and growth
Decide when to refer to social services, a dietitian or specialist nutrition team
Authors
Activity authors
Dr Kathryn Deakin
Consultant paediatrician
Pinderfields General Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
UK
Professor Mary Rudolf
Consultant paediatrician and professor of child health
Leeds PCT and University of Leeds
UK
Test author
Dr Ravi Ramanathan
GP
London
UK
Dr Kathryn Deakin
Consultant paediatrician
Pinderfields General Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
UK
Professor Mary Rudolf
Consultant paediatrician and professor of child health
Leeds PCT and University of Leeds
UK
Test author
Dr Ravi Ramanathan
GP
London
UK
Instructions
This is a learning activity provided by MIMS Learning, featuring learning material and a test. Completing the test enables you to claim 1 learning credit (1 hour learning). This credit award is recommended by MIMS Learning based on completing the activity and reflecting on what you have learned. If you spend less time on the activity we recommend claiming fewer credits.
Please proceed with the activity until you have successfully answered all the test questions and completed your evaluation. You will then receive your MIMS Learning CPD certificate, which will be added to your CPD organiser for access at any time and may be exported to the Clarity & RCGP Appraisal Toolkit for GPs. This activity is offered at no cost.
Please proceed with the activity until you have successfully answered all the test questions and completed your evaluation. You will then receive your MIMS Learning CPD certificate, which will be added to your CPD organiser for access at any time and may be exported to the Clarity & RCGP Appraisal Toolkit for GPs. This activity is offered at no cost.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Hardware and Software Requirements
- A computer with an internet connection
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- Additional Software: Adobe Flash Player and/or an HTML 5 capable browser maybe required for video or audio playback. PowerPoint or Adobe Acrobat Reader may occasionally be required