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R A Jacobs1, V Negrete, M Johnson

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, USC School of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles 90027.

Zeitschrift Fur Kinderchirurgie : Organ Der Deutschen, Der Schweizerischen Und Der Osterreichischen Gesellschaft Fur Kinderchirurgie = Surgery in Infancy and Childhood
|December 1, 1989
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Parents of patients with Mccune-Albright syndrome (MMC) emphasize their crucial role in medical decisions and care. They advocate for comprehensive medical and nutritional support for affected infants, preferring minimal government involvement.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Genetics
  • Pediatric Care
  • Parental Advocacy

Background:

  • Mccune-Albright syndrome (MMC) presents complex care needs for affected infants.
  • Parental perspectives are crucial in shaping healthcare delivery for children with chronic conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the attitudes and beliefs of parents of children with MMC regarding their involvement in healthcare decisions.
  • To understand parental preferences for the care of infants with MMC.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative exploration of parental attitudes and beliefs.
  • Analysis of parental self-reported views on decision-making and care provision.

Main Results:

  • Parents perceive their role in their child's care as equally important as the physician's.
  • Strong belief in the necessity of parental involvement in all medical decisions.
  • Emphasis on the importance of integrated medical and nutritional care for infants with disabilities.

Conclusions:

  • Parental involvement is a key factor in the holistic care of infants with MMC.
  • Parents desire active participation in healthcare and prefer limited external interference, particularly from government agencies.

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