Comprehensive health evaluation of the newly adopted child.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2012
Abstract
Children who join families through the process of adoption often have multiple health care needs. After placement in an adoptive home, it is essential that these children have a timely comprehensive health evaluation. This evaluation should include a review of all available medical records and a complete physical examination. Evaluation should also include diagnostic testing based on the findings from the history and physical examination as well as the risks presented by the child's previous living conditions. Age-appropriate screens should be performed, including, for example, newborn screening panels, hearing, vision, dental, and formal behavioral/developmental screens. The comprehensive assessment can occur at the time of the initial visit to the physician after adoptive placement or can take place over several visits. Adopted children should be referred to other medical specialists as deemed appropriate. The Section on Adoption and Foster Care is a resource within the American Academy of Pediatrics for physicians providing care for children who are being adopted.
Volume
129
Issue
1
First Page
214
Last Page
223
ISSN
1098-4275
Published In/Presented At
Jones, V. F., & Committee On Early Childhood, Adoption, And Dependent Care (2012). Comprehensive health evaluation of the newly adopted child. Pediatrics, 129(1), e214–e223. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2011-2381
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
22201151
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article