“Stress Off Our Shoulders”: A Qualitative Pilot Study of a Neonatal Medical-Legal Partnership

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how medical-legal partnerships (MLPs) address social determinants affecting neonatal care patients and families.
• Conducted qualitative interviews with families in neonatal intensive care units
• Analyzed perceptions of legal support's impact on health outcomes
• Identified key social determinants affecting family well-being
• Families reported improved access to legal resources
• Participation in MLPs showed potential benefits for health outcomes
• Highlighted the importance of addressing social factors alongside medical care