[Comprehensive approach to children with cerebral palsy].
María José Peláez Cantero, Esther Eugenia Moreno Medinilla, Ana Cordón Martínez, Silvia Gallego Gutiérrez
Author Information
María José Peláez Cantero: Unidad de Crónicos complejos y Cuidados Paliativos pediátricos, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Málaga, España. Electronic address: pelaez_mariajose@hotmail.com.
Esther Eugenia Moreno Medinilla: CS Las Lagunas (Mijas), Distrito Costa del Sol, Málaga, España.
Ana Cordón Martínez: Unidad de Crónicos complejos y Cuidados Paliativos pediátricos, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Málaga, España.
Silvia Gallego Gutiérrez: CS Palma-Palmilla, Distrito Málaga-Guadalhorce, Málaga, España.
Infantile cerebral palsy is one of the most prevalent diseases and the most frequent cause of disability in paediatrics. Children with cerebral palsy have complex health care needs and often require the care of a multidisciplinary team. However, in many cases there is no paediatrician with overall responsibility for coordinating follow-up. We have produced a support document intended for paediatricians coordinating the care of children with cerebral palsy. Our aim is to provide an ordered compilation of the main issues these patients may develop, to know how to identify and address them if necessary, and to establish criteria for referring these patients to other specialists.
