Z76: Persons encountering health services in other circumstances
Z76.1: Health supervision and care of foundling
The term "Health supervision and care of foundling" pertains to a specific situation in the healthcare setting. A foundling is a child that has been abandoned or deserted, typically an infant, and has been found and taken into protection by individuals or healthcare authorities. The supervision and care that a foundling is provided with encompasses all aspects of pediatric healthcare, including monitoring of growth and developmental milestones, regular preventative medical check ups, immunizations, and treatment of any illnesses or injuries. The child's physical, cognitive, and emotional health is closely observed and nurtured. This healthcare provision is often multidisciplinary, involving collaboration between several healthcare professionals like pediatricians, psychologists, and social workers to ensure the overall well-being of the foundling.
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