The Critical Elements of Care are diagnosis-specific educational tools to be used by health professionals who care for children with the following diagnoses: Cerebral Palsy, Sickle Cell Disease, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Cystic Fibrosis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, and Cleft Lip and Palate.
Disclaimer:
Individual variations in the condition of the patient, status of patient and family, and the response to treatment, as well as other circumstances, mean that the optimal treatment outcome for some patients may be obtained from practices other than those recommended in this document. These consensus-based documents are not intended to replace sound clinical judgement or individualized consultation with the responsible provider regarding patient care needs.
To view or print the Critical Elements of Care Booklets:
Cerebral Palsy
Sickle Cell For additional resources, visit the
Sickle Cell Information Center.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Cleft Lip and Palate
Cystic Fibrosis
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
More diagnosis-specific information from the Washington State Medical Home Leadership Network:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Asthma
Autism
Cerebral Palsy
Down Syndrome
Low Birth Weight/Prematurity
Last modified: 4/3/07