How a parent's concern may help flag a child's sudden severe illness in over 90% of cases

Medical Xpress

February 18, 2026

A parent's intuition about their child's condition is a significant medical indicator. A new study from the University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital shows that even comprehensive digital symptom questionnaires may not improve assessment if the parent's underlying concern is overlooked. The research is published in the journal JAMA Network Open.