Introduction

Down Syndrome is one of the most common chromosomal abnormalities, with complex and varied symptoms including short stature, growth delay, intellectual disability, thyroid disease, congenital heart disease, epilepsy, or central nervous system abnormalities. In order to improve the care for patients with Down Syndrome, the Department of Medical Genetics at National Taiwan University Hospital has integrated a cross-disciplinary medical team to establish the "Down Syndrome Integrated Clinic" since November 18, 2013, providing innovative and integrated personalized healthcare services.

The "Down Syndrome Integrated Clinic" aims to reduce the fatigue of patients seeking multiple medical consultations, simplify the time needed for patients to seek medical treatment, and improve the quality of medical care for patients with Down Syndrome. For Down Syndrome patients, the clinic provides integrated medical resources while reducing the cost of medical treatment. Patients only need to register once to receive the complete services of a cross-disciplinary medical team led by a chief physician. Patients with catastrophic illness certificates only need to pay a registration fee once (NTD 100)!

The "Down Syndrome Integrated Clinic" currently adopts a physician appointment system. If the patient has not received treatment in the hospital, please contact Ms. Chen Nai-qi, a genetic counselor, to arrange for an appointment at the integrated clinic.

"Down Syndrome Integrated Clinic" Schedule

Third Monday of every month

First consultation time: November 18, 2013

Location: 2nd floor, Children's Medical Building, National Taiwan University Hospital, Clinic 34-37, and 3rd floor, Clinic 38-39

Contact person: Ms. Chen Nai-qi, Genetic Counselor

Phone: (02) 23123456 ext. 271923

Medical Service Team

The "Down Syndrome Integrated Clinic" medical team includes physicians from the Department of Medical Genetics, Geriatric Medicine, Neurology (adult and pediatric), Cardiology, Otolaryngology, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Orthopedics, Dentistry, Gastroenterology, Hematology-Oncology, Dermatology, as well as genetic counselors, psychologists, and social workers who serve patients simultaneously.