Approximately 3 million U.S. children are considered to have medical complexity, a subset of children that are the most medically fragile and have the most intensive health care needs of all children with special health care needs. Families with children with medical complexity often experience myriad physical, mental, and financial stressors impacting their well-being, family functioning, and mental health. Background information and clinical implications for counselors working with this population will be discussed.
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