Your Child Needs the Hospital? 12 Tips for Parents
Pediatric medicine is not a downsized version of adult care
Posted June 17, 2009
And parents aren't the only ones who should be involved. Expect your child to be included, too—particularly those who are facing an ongoing condition. "At the appropriate developmental stage—a 3-, 4-, or 5-year old should begin to be part of the conversation," says Britto. This means an age-appropriate explanation of what is happening and why. She also believes kids should start to be involved in decisions about their care—even simply deciding which arm they would prefer a shot in.
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