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| Reducing the isolation: A malaysian family in need |
| Fairuz Nazri Abd Rahman1, Wan Salwina Wan Ismail2, Nik Ruzyanei Nik Jaafar2, Loh Sit Fong1, Shalisah Sharip1, Marhani Midin2 |
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1Lecturer, Psychiatry Department, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2Associate professor, Psychiatry Department, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. |
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doi:10.5348/ijcri-2012-06-138-CR-11
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Address correspondence to: Fairuz Nazri Abd Rahman Lecturer and Child Psychiatrist, Department of Psychiatry Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center 56000 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Phone: 603 91456142/603 91456159/ 60193674736 Fax: 603 91456681 Email: fairuznar@gmail.com |
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| Rahman FNA, Ismail WSW, Jaafar NRN, Fong LS, Sharip S, Midin M. Reducing the isolation: A malaysian family in need. International Journal of Case Reports and Images 2012;3(6):46–49. |
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Abstract
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Introduction:
Many challenges are faced in the optimum management of a family caring for children with developmental disorders (FCCDD).
Case Report: This case report highlights an isolated Malaysian family as victims of discrimination against special children, illustrates the factors and challenges that are associated with it. We report our experience, as part of a multiprofessional team in managing an isolated FCCDD. Our role of service providers, became that of the sole lifeline the family depended upon. We helped the family return from the brink of death; they helped us understand that no family should be an island and every family has a right to optimum care. Conclusion: Isolation that occurs in FCCDD is real and can be influenced by multiple factors such as low education and income. To help an FCCDD is to help Malaysian society overcome its prejudices. Getting FCCDD to participate in decisions regarding treatment and in other bio-psycho-social needs is crucial in helping them prepare for the trials and tribulations of life. Strong awareness must be present in all Malaysian service providers to prevent neglect and mistreatment in this population as well as to effect early and appropriate intervention. | |
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Key Words:
Children, Developmental disorder, Family, Multiprofessional, Service provider
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Author Contributions:
Fairuz Nazri Abd Rahman - Conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Critical revision of the article, Final approval of the version to be published Wan Salwina Wan Ismail - Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision of the article, Final approval of the version to be published Nik Ruzyanei Nik Jaafar - Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision of the article, Final approval of the version to be published Loh Sit Fong - Acquisition of data, Critical revision of the article, Final approval of the version to be published Shalisah Sharip - Acquisition of data, Critical revision of the article, Final approval of the version to be published Marhani Midin - Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision of the article, Final approval of the version to be published |
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Guarantor of submission:
The corresponding author is the guarantor of submission. |
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Source of support:
None |
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Conflict of interest:
Authors declare no conflict of interest. |
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Copyright:
© Fairuz Nazri Abd Rahman et al. 2012; This article is distributed the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any means provided the original authors and original publisher are properly credited. (Please see Copyright Policy for more information.) |
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