Now is a critical time in pediatric informatics. As information technologies electronic health records (EHRs), personal health records (PHRs), computerized physician order entry (CPOE) and standards (HL7) are developed to improve the quality of health care, it is imperative for policy makers and pediatricians to be aware of their impact on pediatric care and child health. Informed child advocates must be at the planning table as national and regional health information networks are developed to insure the unique health care needs of children are being met.

Pediatric Informatics:...