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Charu Venkatesan1, DonnaMaria Cortezzo2, Mounira Habli3
1Pediatrics and Neurology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, United States.
Seminars in Fetal & Neonatal Medicine
|April 11, 2024
Summary
Optimal care for complex fetal neurologic diagnoses requires robust multidisciplinary collaboration. This approach addresses medical and social challenges, especially in resource-limited settings, improving patient and family outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Genetics
- Neonatology
Background:
- The field of fetal-neonatal neurology has seen complex diagnoses grow over 20 years.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration is essential for optimal patient care in fetal-neonatal neurology.
- Health disparities and resource limitations create barriers to comprehensive care.
Observation:
- Diagnostic and prognostic uncertainty pose challenges in fetal neurology consultations.
- A case is presented highlighting the benefits of a multidisciplinary team for fetal neurologic diagnoses.
- The team addressed both medical and social complexities faced by patients.
Findings:
- Comprehensive, inter-disciplinary care is preferred but often hindered by disparities.
- A multidisciplinary team approach effectively manages complex fetal neurologic cases.
- The case demonstrated successful navigation of medical and social challenges.
Implications:
- Enhanced inter-disciplinary training is crucial for fetal neurology practitioners.
- Improved collaboration among stakeholders is needed for optimal family counseling.
- Addressing health disparities is vital for equitable fetal-neonatal neurological care.
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