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[Transnational adoptions. Medical and ethical issues]
1Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital Universitario de Tarragona Joan XXIII, Tarragona. xallue@hjxxiii.scs.es
Insights
International adoptions are rising, presenting unique health challenges. Pediatricians must address infectious diseases, nutritional issues, and psycho-emotional concerns in internationally adopted children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- International Adoption Health
- Child Development
Background:
- International adoptions are increasing globally and in Spain.
- Children adopted internationally present unique medical and psychosocial considerations.
Observation:
- A review of pediatric cases and literature was conducted.
- Common issues include infectious diseases, nutritional deficits, and psycho-emotional disorders.
Findings:
- Internationally adopted children frequently exhibit infectious diseases.
- Nutritional deficiencies and psycho-emotional problems are prevalent.
- Ethical considerations are crucial in managing these adoptions.
Implications:
- Pediatricians require specialized knowledge for internationally adopted children.
- Early identification and management of health issues are vital.
- Open communication with adoptive parents regarding ethical and medical aspects is essential.
Objective:
To report our experience in the problems of international adoptions and their characteristics and management.
Materials And Methods:
Review of patients treated in our pediatrics department and review of the literature.
Comment:
The adoption of children from other countries is increasing in Spain. The problems presented by these children include infectious diseases, and nutritional and psycho-emotional disorders. Furthermore, pediatricians should take ethical issues into account and discuss them with the adoptive parents.