Featured on our "Latest from Philadelphia" page is an articleΒ from Dr. Jeffrey Brenner of the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers suggesting that ACE screening should be a routine part of medical practice. Elizabeth Prewitt, a member of ACEs Connection Philadelphia, also wrote a blog on the subject. Both articles can be found by clicking here.Β
If you are a member of this group, you probably agree with Dr. Brenner that ACE scores should "become a vital sign, as important as height, weight, and blood pressure." How far off are we from this becoming a reality and what are the obstacles standing in the way?