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Developmental screening reliability — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

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HardPediatrics (well-child, chronic management)Developmental screening reliabilityUSMLE Step 3

A pediatric clinic finds that standardized developmental screening is missed when clinicians rely on memory during busy well-child visits. Which quality-improvement intervention is most likely to improve reliable completion?

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Correct answer: B — Build age-specific screening prompts and tools into the visit workflow

A reliable workflow uses age-based prompts and standardized tools rather than memory. Developmental surveillance is continuous, and structured screening has defined visit intervals.

Reference: American Academy of Pediatrics, Developmental Surveillance and Screening: https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/developmental-surveillance-and-screening-patient-care/