Presented by Farah Khan, MD, and David R. Stukus, MD

This course with Farah Khan, MD, and David R. Stukus, MD, features a pediatric allergist’s perspective on pediatric food allergies. Topics include food allergy prevention through the early introduction of allergenic foods, approaches to accurate food allergy diagnosis, identifying when to refer to a pediatric allergist, and how clinical practice guidelines increase healthcare efficiency and patient outcomes. The discussion underscores how empowering pediatricians to use established guidelines can enhance efficiency, strengthen the primary–specialty care interface, and improve patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives

• Recognize the role of adherence to clinical practice guidelines in improving patient outcomes and the efficiency of the healthcare system
• Identify appropriate thresholds for referring pediatric patients to medical subspecialists for common conditions seen in the primary care setting

About the Speaker

Farah Khan, MD

Pediatrician, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio

David R. Stukus, MD

Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine; Director, Food Allergy Treatment Center, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio

Activity Format

This activity is an online enduring material. Successful completion is achieved by reading and/or viewing the material, reflecting on its implications in your practice, and completing the assessment component. You can view and print a certificate when you successfully complete the course and pass the posttest. Your certificate will be tracked in your account profile.