Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4152458 | Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care | 2015 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Youth in foster care represent a unique population with complex mental and behavioral health, social-emotional, and developmental needs. For this population with special healthcare needs, the risk for adverse long-term outcomes great if needs go unaddressed or inadequately addressed while in placement. Although outcomes are malleable and effective interventions exist, there are barriers to optimal healthcare delivery. The general pediatrician as advocate is paramount to improve long-term outcomes.
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Authors
Stephanie A. Deutsch, Amy Lynch, Sarah Zlotnik, Meredith Matone, Amanda Kreider, Kathleen Noonan,