Providing a Primary Care Medical Home for Children and Youth With Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disorder of childhood, with prevalence estimates ranging from 1.5 to 4 in 1000 live births. This clinical report seeks to provide primary care physicians with guidance to detect children with CP; collaborate with specialists in treating the patient; manag...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 2022-12, Vol.150 (6), p.1
Main Authors: Noritz, Garey, Davidson, Lynn, Steingass, Katherine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cerebral palsy
Paralysis
Pediatrics
Primary care
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Summary:Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disorder of childhood, with prevalence estimates ranging from 1.5 to 4 in 1000 live births. This clinical report seeks to provide primary care physicians with guidance to detect children with CP; collaborate with specialists in treating the patient; manage associated medical, developmental, and behavioral problems; and provide general medical care to their patients with CP.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.2022-060055