If yellow flags are apparent in the medical report, now is the opportunity to follow them up. At the same time, vague requests to agencies for more medical information usually yield only a greater volume of worthless material. Consult with your medical advisor and make any requests for further information focussed and realistic. Remember also that your agency must advocate for two clients. The child is also a client whether they pay the fees or not.
Responsible agencies make all efforts to serve both child and prospective parent.
Though nerves can become frayed, it is never the case that a reputable agency will intentionally mislead prospective parents. Know yourself and your family - Some prospective parents are willing to accept more uncertainty than others. Some have different expectations. Exploration of these issues is an important part of pre-adoption counseling. Dr. Vsevolod Rybchonok is a Moscow physician who has seen numerous children for adoption examinations in the last five years.