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Russian medical jargon or real medical problems?
By :
George Rogu M.D. of Adoptiondoctors.com
I am adopting a 3 ˝ y/o child from Russia. From a parents point of view, this child looks pretty normal yet his medical record is full of scary diagnosis. Can you explain what these diagnosis actually mean and do they really mean something or can they just be dismissed as just non-relevant medical jargon?
Can immunization records from orphanages be relied upon
By :
George Rogu M.D. of Adoptiondoctors.com
Vaccinations in the third-world nations often are not on par with accepted standards; can immunization records from orphanages be relied upon?
Availability and Reliability of Records in Russian Orphanages - Part 1
By :
Alla Gordina, MD, FAAP
During the process of adoption from the Former Soviet Unions (FSU), families are forced to ascertain the health and developmental status of their potential child based on medical reports provided by orphanages, evaluation by the in-country medical professionals (when available), and on the family’s personal experience during the visit(s) with the child in the orphanage. Proper use of the documents, typically present in any orphanage file, can make the process of adoption more informed and somewhat less stressful. Besides the medical and educational value of such documents, there is a potential present and future sentimental value of this paperwork to the adoptive family and adopted child.
Availability and Reliability of Records - Part 2 - The Legal Grounds
By :
Alla Gordina, MD, FAAP
“I am writing to you because I had heard that you mentioned on a list-serv that certain medical documents are available to adopting families per Russian law. We have been home for one month. Many families I know claim to have received extra information at court; we did not. I am wondering: Is it still possible to obtain some of our daughter's records?
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