As a primary care provider, parents may inquire for recommendations about adoption planning and specialized health care for their adopted child.
Adoptions occur through the national p...
Medical records are often limited or difficult to access.
Review chronic medical conditions, allergies, and medications.
Review immunization records carefully. Records that are “too per...
Encourage a regular diet for children who arrive malnourished.
Monitor linear growth.
Early intervention for all children with suspected delays.
Involve parents in local and onl...
Regular well-child visits, particularly within first months of entry into the United States
Close monitoring of developmental milestones, behavio...
Z02.82 Encounter for adoption services
Z62.821 Parent-adopted child conflict
Neurocognitive, behavioral, and developmental delays are common among adopted children, screen accordingly.
A pre-adoption visit can identify medical concerns, ensure travel safety for ...
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