I. Patient Care
Every child regardless of race, creed, or socio-economic status deserves equal opportunity for the early detection of scoliosis and the least invasive, less costly, and most effective treatment options possible.
It is every patient’s right, and obligation, to be informed about their condition and the treatment options available to them. Increased research funding is necessary to provide optimum care for scoliosis patients and find the Cause, Prevention, and Cure of this condition in order to eliminate the confusion and doubt families have about the best course of treatment, and ultimately end the physical, emotional, and financial burdens of this spinal deformity. II. Patient Screening The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons of North America (POSNA), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP);
III. Patient Privacy All providers and insurers must respect the patients’ right to privacy as outlined in the HIPPA Privacy Rule, the Patient Safety Rule, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. IV. Patient Protection Patients and providers need to be aware of methods and steps to safer health care and less medical errors. Clinicians must utilize existing monitoring tools and x-ray safety methods to minimize radiation of children and adults. New or enhanced diagnostic & monitoring techniques must be researched and developed to reduce or eliminate dependency on x-rays. |