Practical Tips for Treating Pediatric Dermatology Patients

Authors

  • Geneviève Gavigan, MSc, MD, FRCPC

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to provide strategies to help deliver quality care that meets the unique needs of children and their families in a dermatology outpatient clinic setting. The tools highlighted are simple and fast to implement in a dermatologic office setting. Five separate tips are presented herein.

Author Biography

Geneviève Gavigan, MSc, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Genevieve Gavigan is a Canadian dermatologist in Ottawa, Ontario. She specializes in pediatric dermatology, complex medical dermatology, and hidradenitis suppurativa. She earned her medical degree and completed her dermatology residency at the University of Ottawa. An award-winning educator, Dr. Gavigan is dedicated to teaching and mentoring future dermatologists. She focuses on personalized patient care, understanding each individual's unique needs.

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Published

2024-12-16

How to Cite

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Practical Tips for Treating Pediatric Dermatology Patients. Can Dermatol Today [Internet]. 2024 Dec. 16 [cited 2026 Mar. 19];5(4):30–34. Available from: https://canadiandermatologytoday.com/article/view/5-4-Gavigan

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Volume 5, Issue 4, Winter 2024

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How to Cite

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Practical Tips for Treating Pediatric Dermatology Patients. Can Dermatol Today [Internet]. 2024 Dec. 16 [cited 2026 Mar. 19];5(4):30–34. Available from: https://canadiandermatologytoday.com/article/view/5-4-Gavigan