The role of the physician in the care of the child with Rett syndrome.
In caring for a child with Rett syndrome, the physician as an advocate for the child can provide, access and facilitate medical, therapeutic, psychosocial and community services. A coordinated effort in the management of children with multiple medical and psychosocial problems is best provided by an interdisciplinary team.
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Department of Pediatrics, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, 97207.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010819:Physician's Role; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D013577:Syndrome