Pediatricians may lack training in concussion care

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Pediatricians and pediatric nurses often see young patients with concussions, but a new survey suggests they may lack the tools and training to diagnose and treat them. Researchers found 127 out of 145 pediatric primary and emergency care providers had referred at least one concussion patient to another doctor in the last three months, even though many concussions can be handled in primary care settings. And 16 percent of the providers said they didn’t have the right training to tell families about their child’s diagnosis. …