Pediatricians and Foster Children

In 1986, pediatricians were invited to assist the Connecticut Department of Children and Youth Services to improve the health care of foster children. A questionnaire seeking the experience of pediatricians caring for foster children was sent to 470 members of the American Academy of Pediatrics in C...

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Published in:Child welfare 1991-07, Vol.70 (4), p.451-461
Main Authors: SIMMS, MARK D., KELLY, RONALD W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agency Cooperation
Attitude of Health Personnel
Child
Child Health
Children & youth
Connecticut
Foster Care
Foster Children
Foster Home Care - trends
Handicap Identification
Health Care
Health Services Needs and Demand - trends
Health Standards
Humans
Medicaid
Medicaid - trends
Medical Services
Pediatricians
Pediatrics
Physician's Role
Physicians
Placement (Foster Care)
Polls & surveys
Practitioner Patient Relationship
Referral and Consultation - trends
Reimbursement Mechanisms - trends
Reimbursement Programs
Social research
State Agencies
United States
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Summary:In 1986, pediatricians were invited to assist the Connecticut Department of Children and Youth Services to improve the health care of foster children. A questionnaire seeking the experience of pediatricians caring for foster children was sent to 470 members of the American Academy of Pediatrics in Connecticut. The results of this survey were used to make recommendations to the agency and are detailed in this article.
ISSN:0009-4021