Dr. Ester Barrios, SERMAS, Spain
Dr. Ester Barrios Miras is a dedicated pediatrician specializing in social pediatrics, breastfeeding, and patient safety. She earned her medical degree from Complutense University of Madrid and specialized in Pediatrics at La Paz Children’s University Hospital. With over two decades of experience, she has worked extensively in pediatric primary care and intensive care. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a key member of various commissions, including the Bioethics Commission of the Spanish Association of Pediatrics. Dr. Barrios is actively involved in medical education, resident training, and research on breastfeeding, child abuse prevention, and healthcare humanization. She has authored multiple publications in reputed journals, contributing to the advancement of social pediatrics. Currently, she serves as a primary care pediatrician at Centro de Salud Mejorada del Campo, Madrid, advocating for better healthcare policies and ethical medical practices.
Publication Profile
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Education 🎓📚
Dr. Ester Barrios Miras graduated in Medicine and Surgery from Complutense University of Madrid in 1998 and later specialized in Pediatrics at La Paz Children’s University Hospital. She pursued a Doctorate in Pediatrics at the Autonomous University of Madrid from 1999 to 2003. In 2006, she completed a postgraduate course on Neonatal Narcotics Abstinence Syndrome. Demonstrating her commitment to medical ethics, she is currently undertaking a University Master’s Degree in Bioethics at the Borja Institute of Bioethics, Ramon Llull University (2022–2024). Dr. Barrios has also completed various specialized courses, including Perinatal Mental Health, Ethical Decision-Making, Risk Analysis in Patient Safety, and Telemedicine Skills. Her education has been instrumental in shaping her expertise in social pediatrics, ethical decision-making, and patient-centered care.
Experience 👩⚕️🍼
Dr. Ester Barrios Miras began her medical career as an Attending Physician in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at La Paz Children’s University Hospital in 2004. She transitioned to primary care pediatrics, working at Alpes Health Center and later at San Fernando Health Center from 2007 to 2021. Currently, she serves as a pediatrician at Centro de Salud Mejorada del Campo in Madrid. She is a certified International Breastfeeding Consultant (IBCLC) and an advocate for child health and safety. Dr. Barrios is an active member of multiple working groups, including the Teaching Commission at Niño Jesús Children’s Hospital, the Pain Care Commission, and the Breastfeeding Commission at Henares Hospital. She plays a crucial role in pediatric education, resident training, and social pediatric research, regularly delivering lectures and workshops on child abuse, breastfeeding, and patient safety.
Awards and Honors 🏆🎖️
Dr. Ester Barrios Miras has been recognized for her contributions to pediatrics, particularly in social pediatrics, breastfeeding, and ethical medical care. As a key member of the Bioethics Commission of the Spanish Association of Pediatrics, she has significantly influenced pediatric healthcare policies. She is an esteemed member of the Spanish Society of Social Pediatrics and has actively contributed to child welfare initiatives. Her commitment to patient safety was acknowledged through her role as the Responsible for Patient Safety and Risk Management at San Fernando de Henares Health Center (2011–2021). She was appointed to the Child Sexual Abuse Working Group of the Permanent Commission against Violence in Childhood and Adolescence. Her work on ethical decision-making and medical education has earned her invitations as a guest speaker at various medical institutions and judicial panels, further solidifying her reputation as a leader in pediatric healthcare.
Research Focus 🔬📖
Dr. Ester Barrios Miras focuses her research on social pediatrics, breastfeeding, child abuse prevention, patient safety, and ethical medical practices. She has published significant studies on the factors influencing breastfeeding initiation and continuation in primary care, maternal hypogalactia, and the impact of nipple shields. Her research extends to child protection, healthcare humanization, and pain management in pediatric care. She has co-authored papers on violence as a public health issue and the ethical considerations in child healthcare procedures. She actively contributes to the development of protocols for suspected child abuse cases in primary care and works on strategies to improve healthcare accessibility for vulnerable children. Through her work, Dr. Barrios advocates for multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance pediatric patient care, ethical decision-making, and parental education. Her expertise in bioethics further enriches her approach to integrating ethical considerations into pediatric healthcare policies.
Publication Top Note
Sexual consent in adolescence. Influence of the consumption of «new pornography» on decision-making