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When you have a chronically ill child, dealing with multiple doctors, medications, appointment schedules, and follow-up care can be overwhelming.
Can someone help organize and orchestrate your child’s care?
Yes. University of Iowa Children's Hospital works hand in glove with several groups so that no matter where you live in Iowa, your child can receive the comprehensive care that their chronic illnesses require. The University of Iowa Children's Hospital staff are experts at treating and managing complex cases. And not just at the moment of admission and diagnosis. Their involvement with your child’s care is ongoing and includes working with your local primary care physician.
University of Iowa Children's Hospital Continuity of Care Program helps families organize their child’s care with doctors and other health care providers, as well as coordinate complex discharges. This team of care coordinators provides a process linking children who have special health care needs and their families to services and resources.
Child Health Specialty Clinics staff members help coordinate at the local level working with University of Iowa Children's Hospital care coordinators along with the child’s local primary physician and community resources and agencies. The staff are experts in using a family-centered approach to achieve the most effective and efficient use of services and resources.
University of Iowa Children's Hospital’s general pediatricians specialize in the medical care and treatment of complicated, multisystem chronic disorders and assist in the coordination of the medical care between
Help is available
University of Iowa Children's Hospital Continuity of Care Program:
Child Health Specialty Clinics
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