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By Howard Janet and Giles Manley, MD The following checklist is based on obstetrical “best practices.” Parents can use the checklist to help make sure basic care standards are being followed, and to help prevent medical mistakes during the labor and delivery process. I have someone with me willing to advocate for me with medical [...]
By John Hartford Christmas. Hanukah. Kwanza. No matter what the celebration, ‘tis the season for gift-giving and receiving. A child with a disability is no different from any other child in wanting toys that are interactive, engaging and colorful. If you have a toy that your child has loved and you think others will too, please visit [...]
By Howard Janet Fortunately, most births in the United States are complication-free. But in my practice, I primarily deal with parents whose child was diagnosed months or even years after birth with cerebral palsy, and who suspect medical error may have played a part. I have investigated some 10,000 of these cases over the years. As a result, [...]
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By John Hartford Mobile communications technology for use by children with disabilities is exploding. New applications for children with...
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By Howard Janet Managing a diagnosis of cerebral palsy can mean many visits to the hospital over the years....
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