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- Published on: 18 February 2011
- Published on: 18 February 2011Inadequate history taking regarding in utero exposure to teratogens leads to missed diagnoses of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum DisordersShow More
Dr Horridge provides a practical overview of the approach to assessment and investigation of the child with disordered development and emphasises the importance of a thorough history. We were surprised that Dr Horridge did not discuss the importance of obtaining the history of in utero exposure to teratogens, particularly alcohol.
Fetal alcohol exposure is the most common preventable cause of intellectual disabi...
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