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Growing Up With Cerebral Palsy: Contemporary Challenges of Healthcare Transition

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 December 2014

Maryam Oskoui
Maryam Oskoui*
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology, Montreal Children's Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
*
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology, Montreal Children's Hospital, 2300 Tupper street, A-512, Montreal, Quebec, H3H 1P3, Canada.
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Abstract

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Cerebral palsy is traditionally known as a major cause of chronic disability in childhood. With advances in neonatal care and improved survival, the majority of adolescents with cerebral palsy require ongoing services into adulthood. This paper highlights some of the challenges in their transition from pediatric to adult healthcare and proposes key elements to ensure a smooth transition process.

Type
Review Article
Information
Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences , Volume 39 , Issue 1 , January 2012 , pp. 23 - 25
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Copyright © The Canadian Journal of Neurological 2012

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