Parental concern outperforms digital tools in identifying child’s severe illness

Parental concern outperforms digital tools in identifying child’s severe illness

A parent’s intuition about their child’s condition is a significant medical indicator. A new study from the University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital shows that even comprehensive digital symptom questionnaires may not improve assessment if the parent’s underlying concern is overlooked.

A parent’s gut feeling may be the fastest warning sign of a child’s serious illness

A new study suggests that a parent’s instinct that something is seriously wrong with their child can be a powerful medical warning sign—often more helpful than detailed symptom checklists or digital questionnaires. Researchers from the University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital in Finland found that simply asking parents how worried they are can help […] The post A parent’s gut feeling may be the fastest warning sign of a child’s serious il…