Which of the following does the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnost

Which of the following does the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) service include in its routine screening that may not be included in a typical private physician preschool physical?

a. Comprehensive health and developmental history
b. Immunizations
c. Laboratory testing
d. Lead toxicity screenings
e. Unclothed physical examination

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: D
The EPSDT includes lead paint screening. Medicaid-eligible children are guaranteed access to comprehensive health care services and routine dental examinations. Screening services must include a comprehensive health and developmental history, an unclothed physical examination, plus immunizations and laboratory testing that are age appropriate, as well as lead toxicity screenings. Because these children are very-low income, they probably live in older housing that may have lead paint. Private physicians caring for children with insurance see children of higher income levels who probably live in newer, safer housing.