I have a couple who is expecting a baby with T18.  The ped they identified as one who saw their oldest a few years ago is reluctant to commit to being the ped of record for this baby.  The baby probably has a ductal dependent heart defect and the family has been told not to expect her to live more than a few days, but we need to ID someone.  Can anyone suggest a ped in Bentonville or Rogers AR, preferably under the Mercy/St Johns system (due to insurance) who may be willing to accept this patient?  We will set up hospice/ etc prior to discharge.

Robin

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Robin M. Troxell, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
University of Missouri and
St. John's (Springfield)
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