Abstract
Background: Neonatal follow up (NFU) clinics play an important role in the multidisciplinary care of an increasing population of preterm infants surviving with complex medical needs. They provide parent support after discharge, act as a liaison with community physicians and agencies, and aid in early identification of developmental disabilities and referral to appropriate services. Despite the inherent value of NFU clinics, many programs report poor compliance with follow up visits. Preterm infants who are followed with difficulty have higher rates of disability and lower IQ scores, even after adjustment of …
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