Abstract
The optimal care of children with medical complexity (CMC) requires involvement from a network of professionals that includes physicians, nurses, ancillary service providers, and educators. Pediatric health care providers typically have early and frequent contact with the families of CMC. Therefore, they are in a unique position to connect families to developmental, educational, and psychosocial supports. This article reviews important government and community programs that support CMC living in the United States. It outlines the educational rights of children with disabilities and offers practical tips for collaborating with Early Intervention and the public school system. The article also provides an overview of financial assistance programs, respite care services, and support groups that are beneficial to CMC and their families.
Highlights
Children with medical complexity (CMC) are a heterogeneous group comprised of children with one or more chronic medical conditions which result in functional limitations, high health care utilization, and often the need for assistive medical technology [1]
Providing optimal care to CMC requires more than medical knowledge
Pediatric health care professionals can best support this population by familiarizing themselves with government and community programs that provide educational, financial, and psychosocial support services
Summary
Children with medical complexity (CMC) are a heterogeneous group comprised of children with one or more chronic medical conditions which result in functional limitations, high health care utilization, and often the need for assistive medical technology [1]. The families of CMC frequently report that they are unable to access the medical and ancillary services needed by their child [1]. They are uniquely positioned to connect families to developmental, educational, and psychosocial supports. This article reviews the current state of important government and community programs that support CMC living in the United. Intervention, the public school system, financial assistance programs, respite care services, and support groups that are beneficial to CMC and their families
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