The Ministry of Health has simplified medical examinations of children for schools and recreational facilities: a single procedure for all basic examinations has been adopted
Kyiv • UNN
The Ministry of Health has unified medical examinations for admission to school and health facilities. A child can undergo all basic examinations at a family doctor.
The Ministry of Health of Health has adopted a unified procedure for medical examination, according to which examinations for enrollment of a child in an educational institution, children's health and and recreation centers, a family doctor is responsible for the examination. This is reported by UNN with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Health.
From now on, a child can undergo all basic examinations at a family doctor. A primary care doctor's examination includes taking anamnesis, a full physical examination, checking for signs of acute illness or chronic conditions, as well as measuring height and weight, examining visual acuity, hearing (whispering), posture, and plantography
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It is indicated that on the basis of based on the examinations, the family doctor forms a generalized conclusion about the health status, provides recommendations on the level of physical activity, and recommendations for additional examinations. Also, based on the results of such medical examinations, documents of a single form will be issued, but in order to receive a certificate, the child must receive all vaccinations in accordance with the National Vaccination Schedule.
