The Massachusetts General Hospital Guide to Medical Care in Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Eric P Hazen, MD Director, Pediatric Psychiatry Consult-Liaison Service Massachusetts General Hospital Associate Director, MGH/McLean Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Training Program Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Christopher J. McDougle, MD Director, Lurie Center for Autism Massachusetts General Hospital Nancy Lurie Marks Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

Introduction: Addressing Challenges and Unmet Medical Need in Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.- Considerations in the Office-Based Medical Care of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.- The Inpatient Care of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.- Diagnostic Evaluation: Approaches to the History and Physical Examination.- Procedures: Challenges and Strategies.- Quality Improvement in the Medical Care of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.- Neurological Disorders.- Dental Care.- Ophthalmology.- Disorders of the Ear, Nose, and Throat.- Cardiology.- Pulmonology.- Gastrointestinal Disorders.- Genitourinary Disorders.- Musculoskeletal Disorders.- Dermatological Care.- Surgical Care.- Anesthesia and Pain Management.