10.25374/MCRI.6736676.v1
Lynda McNamara
Lynda
McNamara
Communicating the diagnosis of cerebral palsy or high-risk of cerebral palsy.
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
2018
cerebral palsy
early diagnosis
early detection
clinical practice guideline
communicating the diagnosis
2018-08-06 02:21:50
Journal contribution
https://mcri.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Communicating_the_diagnosis_of_cerebral_palsy_or_high-risk_of_cerebral_palsy_/6736676
Informing parents and carers of the diagnosis of cerebral palsy or high-risk of cerebral palsy is a difficult process. It is imperative that it is completed in the most sensitive, compassionate and well planned way to optimise outcomes for both parents and children. This fact sheet provides information on the best evidence-based communication strategies when communicating the diagnosis of cerebral palsy or the news about high-risk of cerebral palsy.