Primary Care Perspectives PodcastHeart murmurs are one of the most common reasons pediatricians consider referring a child to cardiology—but which murmurs can be safely followed in primary care, and which require urgent evaluation? In this episode, host Katie Lockwood, MD, MEd, speaks with Aaron T. Dorfman, MD, about a practical, bedside approach to distinguishing innocent from pathologic murmurs, recognizing red flags before sports participation, and counseling families about common concerns. T...

Primary Care Perspectives PodcastGenerative AI is being used at home, school, and in hospitals. So, what do pediatricians need to know so they can guide patients and families on safe usage of AI? In this episode, Stephon N. Proctor, PhD, ABPP and Daria F. Ferro, MD, share insights from their research on the implications of generative AI For families and pediatricians and explore how pediatricians can mitigate negative effects of this technology. Guest: Stephon N. Proctor, PhD, ABPP and Dari...

Primary Care Perspectives PodcastDo all children need a pediatrician visit after bronchiolitis hospitalization? Not necessarily. Join host Katie Lockwood, MD, MEd and Christopher Bonafide, MD, MSCE, as they discuss the evidence behind as-needed follow-up, reducing unnecessary healthcare visits, empowering families, and the exciting work of the I-DECIDE study to bring evidence-based care into everyday practice. Guest: Christopher Bonafide, MD, MSCEDr. Bonafide is an academic hospitalist in t...

Primary Care Perspectives PodcastIn recognition of National Breastfeeding Month, join host Katie Lockwood, MD, MEd, for a practical conversation on the latest evidence in breastfeeding medicine. Dr. Meg Kawan, pediatrician, breastfeeding medicine specialist, and IBCLC, and Tonae Simon, RN, IBCLC, coordinator of the Mothers' Milk Bank at CHOP, discuss how pediatricians can better support breastfeeding families—from creating a breastfeeding friendly office to managing mastitis, navigating tongue-t...

Primary Care Perspectives PodcastDrowning remains one of the leading causes of death for children. In this episode, Drs. Rotherham and Stafford explain the “layers of protection” concept, including swim lesson timing, effective home pool safety measures, and the risks of floatation devices versus life jackets. We also clarify terms like “dry drowning” and dispel myths around water safety. This episode includes key water safety messages that all pediatricians should share with patients and famili...