Bridging the gap: Disaster preparedness for medically complex pediatric patients
Topic overview
This article addresses emergency preparedness strategies for medically complex children (CMC), a vulnerable population with chronic conditions, functional limitations, and high healthcare dependence. It explores the unique challenges these patients face during disasters and the critical need for coordinated planning between families, caregivers, and health systems to ensure continuity of life-sustaining care.
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- Medically complex children (CMC) require chronic care, have functional limitations, high healthcare use, and significant family support needs.
- CMC have unique, intense dependence on health systems and caregivers for survival, distinguishing them from other pediatric populations.
- 2024 Millar study established specific criteria across four domains to standardize identification of medically complex pediatric patients.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Bridging the gap: Disaster preparedness for medically complex pediatric patients. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-09-13. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/10985
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