Physicians' Diagnostic Information to Parents of Handicapped Neonates.

McDonald, Ann C.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ259747

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Publication Date: 1982-Feb

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Physicians' Diagnostic Information to Parents of Handicapped Neonates.

McDonald, Ann C.; And Others

Mental Retardation, v20 n1 p12-14 Feb 1982

More than 85 percent of the physicians surveyed indicated they are the initial informants to parents regarding the existence of a handicap and the information is immediately presented after birth to both parents, including specific diagnostic labels, possible causation, prognosis, and resources for the family. (Author)

Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Communication Skills, Disabilities, Disability Identification, Infants, Neonates, Parents, Physician Patient Relationship, Physicians, State Surveys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Texas

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