Services at a distance.Many areas of the USA and the world have no access to local expertise in PWS. We are increasingly involved in distance learning and coaching We provide support to your local physician or team of caregivers.
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Pittsburgh
Partnership
Specialists for Prader-Willi Syndrome
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Education and consultation for families, teachers, residential providers and others serving people with PWS
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Conference PlanningDr. Forster and Dr. Gourash are available together or separately for your chapter conferences or agency trainings . Conferences are tailored with emphasis on the needs of your group: e.g. younger parents; older parents; weight and behavior management; psychiatric diagnosis and medication management. Fees are based in part on travel time for USA venues. Overseas conferences will be considered for the cost of travel.
WebinarsInternet technology permits smooth interface between our team and your audience or clinical team. Patient-centered consultations or general PWS training are available. Opportunities for Q&A are especially productive.
Expert OpinionGuardianship, medico-legal issues, advocacy establishing the need for services are common concerns which arise for people with PWS. Email for more information. (below)
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Psychiatric EvaluationsPsychiatric Evaluations take place in one of our offices in Pittsburgh and may be combined with a Medical and Behavioral Consultation involving both physicians. (see below)
Medical Evaluations
We do medical evaluations on children and adults. Often these are done in conjunction with psychiatric and behavioral consultations and take place in our Pittsburgh office. For families who come from a distance, these consultations take an entire day and offer extended feedback and conversation concerning the specific problems or needs of your child and family. Residential facilities also take advantage of these evaluations to resolve ongoing issues.
Weight and Behavioral Coaching
The behavior management skills needed to care for a person with PWS are not easily acquired and are sometimes specific to the individual. Effective behavioral coaching can be successfully provided through internet and telephone contacts with families or care providers. E mail for more information. (below) We request documentation of PWS genetic diagnosis, other genetic diagnosis or lack of PWS diagnosis.
Out-of-State ConsultationWe are each licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and therefore do not render direct medical care to patients who have not been evaluated in our Pittsburgh offices. However, consultations to your local agency, service provider or to your medical providers are possible under specific circumstances depending on the area of your concerns and your home state. Strictly Behavioral consultations are excepted.
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E mail for more information on Fees and Scheduling:
The Pittsburgh Partnership provides private outpatient and consultation services only.
If you are seeking emergency care, hospitalization or residential care
you may contact the PWSA-USA for advice on possible options at (800) 926-4797
If you are seeking emergency care, hospitalization or residential care
you may contact the PWSA-USA for advice on possible options at (800) 926-4797