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CASE is an acronym for Corroborate, About Me, Science, Explain/Advise.
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Corroborate: Acknowledge the parents' concern and find some point on which you can agree. Set the tone for a respectful, successful talk.
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About Me: Describe what you have done to build your knowledge base and expertise.
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Science: Describe what the science says.
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Explain/Advise: Give your advice to patient, based on the science.
*Developed by Alison Singer, MBA, Autism Science Foundation .
Example:
Parent Question: Do vaccines cause autism?
CASE Response:
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Corroborate: I understand why you might think this. There is a lot of information online and in the news about vaccines and autism.
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About Me: I like to make sure that I always have the most up-to-date information on this topic so I can inform families about what we do know about vaccines and autism, so I've researched this thoroughly.
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Science: The scientific evidence does not show any link between vaccines and autism. There have been several studies that have looked for a connection, but none has been seen. The CDC, the AAP, the National Institutes for Health, and the Institute of Medicine agree that vaccines do not cause autism.
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Explain/Advise: But vaccines are critical to maintaining health and wellbeing. They prevent diseases that cause real harm. Choosing not to vaccinate does not protect children from autism, but does leave them open to diseases. I would recommend that your child receive these vaccines today.
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