Care of the Well Child (Competence)

'This course emphasizes on the general practitioner�s (GP�s) role in the care of the well child � it will enable and empower the GP learner to evaluate the norms and normal variants in a child�s health and development, including understanding and advocating the importance of childhood vaccination, travel vaccines, calorie and dietary requirements at various timepoints of a growing child, normal development of milestones and bladder/bowel control. With clear understanding of the norms and normal variants, learners will be equipped with communication skills required to counsel parents and provide anticipatory advice and refer appropriately to specialist care.'