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Patients, Families & General Public Patient Toolkit
Emergency Room Visits
Visiting the emergency room can be scary for any parent or adult, and it is additionally problematic for those dealing with mitochondrial disease.
  • Pediatric ER Mito Letter- Dr. Sumit Parikh of the Cleveland Clinic has provided a sample letter that is intended to serve as a guide. Give the letter to your family physician to individualize for your child.
  • Adult ER Mito Letter- This letter is for the adult patient and is to be used as a guide for you to give to your physician to individualize for your care. 
  • American Academy of Pediatrics Emergency Medical Resources- Includes a form that may prove helpful for patient trips to the emergency room. Again, this tool can be used for adult patients as well!