1 in 8 parents forgoes pediatrician-recommended care
Sunday, October 3, 2010 - 06:00
in Health & Medicine
One in eight parents reported that his or her child had not received pediatrician-recommended care - medication, laboratory testing and/or appointments with specialists - during the previous 12 months due to concerns over cost and payment, according to a study, presented Sunday, Oct. 3, at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition in San Francisco.