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Wednesday
May112011

I want the doctors to provide me with the answers to what’s in my child’s best interest.

Yes, medically, doctors can present treatment options for your child but those may not be what is best for your child or family as a whole. A clinical intervention that may seem to work in the moment may cause problems down the road. You are a critical decision maker in your child’s treatment, it’s your responsibility to keep the big picture in mind. Ultimately, you are the one who will have a lifetime to live with the decisions that are made so you best be informed as possible and participate in the conversation.

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