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Pre-visit planning, resources, and day-of support for medical appointments and procedures. Staff can help address anxiety, communication limitations, sensory sensitivities, and behavioral support needs, and liaise between clinicians and families. Support may be provided for blood draws, eye exams, dental visits, vaccine administration, EEG or MRI, pulmonary treatments, emergency room visits, and inpatient stays. Consultations can be requested by Boston Medical Center clinicians or staff, or by families in advance of a scheduled appointment or admission.