Medical home, obesity, acute otitis media, and otitis media with effusion.

Four areas of pediatric office practice are reviewed: the medical home concept, obesity, acute otitis media, and otitis media with effusion. The concept of the medical home in the care of children with special health care needs, its effect on health care outcomes, and its application to office practice are discussed. The epidemiology and causes of obesity are covered along with options for obesity screening and prevention. Diagnosis and therapy of acute otitis media and otitis media with effusion are reviewed along with discussion of recent practice guidelines for both entities.