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What to do With the Medical Information in a Referral?
What to do and how to learn about the medical information you receive in an international adoption referral.

Adoption and Foster Care Medical Terminology
Diagnosis, Diseases, and Conditions - part of parenting children - whether foster children or adoptive children - is taking care of sickness. Here is a handy glossary of often dealt with conditions. Conditions typical for international adoption have been included.

Skin Conditions and Children of Color
Skin care conditions and issues to be aware of when fostering or adopting children of other races.

About Pediatrics
Pediatric community on About.com with guide Vincent Iannelli, M.D. Information and resources ranging from the cold and flu season to ADHD.

Scabies - Pediatric Basics
Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of scabies - plus a helpful "What you need to know" section. All provided by our guide to pediatrics, Vincent Iannelli, MD.

Doctor Jerri Jenista - Adoption Medical Resources
Request a personal medical review or read online articles.

Orphandoctor
Many services offered including: Pre-adoption consultations, assessment of child's medical history, preparation for international travel, plus much more.

International Adoption Health and Medicine
A listing of health concerns and articles dealing with each, that may be mentioned in referrals.