What do the parents of children with disabilities want from their GP?
When a family come to the GP they bring with them their hopes and expectations for that consultation. Because the author wears two hats, those of 'mother of a child with a disability' and 'doctor', other parents often discuss with her their experiences with the medical profession. This article summarises the features of a medical consultation that are most valued by parents.
Tracy
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Department of Community Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria.
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002648:Child; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D006117:Grief; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D010819:Physician's Role; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D010821:Physicians, Family; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013997:Time Factors