Facts - in a typical year:
Up to half of infants under 12 months, a quarter of children who attend A & E
One child in 11 will be referred to the outpatient clinic at the hospital
10-15 children hospitalized
One child in 1000 will require intensive care
One of 10 children born must be admitted to the neonatal unit. Of these, about 2% require intensive care
Children can go to the hospital a scary experience. This is partly related to their treatment, but because the hospital is a strange new environment, full of new sights, smells, sounds and people. If possible, talk with your child before they leave the hospital and explain what to expect.
Stay with your child as much as you can
Hospital staff have found that children are often better suited to the hospital if their parents stay with them as long as possible. Pacific your child that you will stay with them and let them know that the hospital was a safe place to be. But if you leave the hospital at any time, tell your child how long you will be away for, and make sure you return to the past.
If you are able to stay with their child at night in the hospital can arrange an extra bed in the bedroom of his child or ward.
Keep the routine
Maintain routine can help your child feel more comfortable if they can help you for example to put on your child's routine and usually before bedtime, or bring your favorite toy or blanket.
Take time for yourself
Although it is important to reassure children about their stay in hospital, it is equally important to look after yourself. You will be better able to care for your child and help if they themselves write.
Remember that it is okay to take a vacation. Walk or take a cup of tea or coffee. Talk things over with your partner, friends or family, they will be able to offer support and discussion can be a great stress seizure medication.
Consent to treatment
Before a doctor, nurse or therapist can examine or treat your child, they must obtain the consent or agreement. As a parent, you make your decision based on what I feel is beneficial to your child. It is recommended to include children as possible in these decisions. This will give them a sense of control and are more likely to respond positively to treatment.
Generally have the right to consent to treatment on behalf of a child under 18 who are in custody. When children under 16 can consent independently as adults. Children under 16 years May still be able to give consent for themselves if they are mature enough to fully understand what is involved.
For more information about the agreement to take over leadership of the Department of Health Consent: what you are entitled to expect (PDF).
What to ask
To make an informed decision, should you and your child is using as much about healing.
Keep a notebook to write questions if you can not talk with your doctor immediately.
If the person you can not answer your questions, ask them to disclose or ask someone else to talk about their problems.
Use these questions as a guide.
How is it treated?
How to read to improve the health of my child?
What are the advantages of this place than the other treatments (if any)?
What are the chances of success?
Are there alternatives?
What are the risks and how can they be serious?
What happens if my child does not have the treatment?
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