Your Child in the Hospital
Chapter 1: Before You Go
“Never look back unless you
are planning to go that way.”
MOST PARENTS WOULD BE GLAD never to have to take their child to the hospital. Hospitals can be noisy, overwhelming, frightening places for children as well as parents. However, being prepared and getting the information you need before taking your child to the hospital can make the experience much easier for you, your child, and the rest of your family.
Table of Contents
All Guides- Introduction
- 1. Before You Go
- 2. The Emergency Room
- 3. Preparing Your Child
- 4. The Facilities
- 5. The Staff
- 6. Communicating with Doctors
- 7. Common Procedures
- 8. Surgery
- 9. Pain Management
- 10. Family and Friends. What to Say
- 11. Family and Friends. How to Help
- 12. Feelings and Behavior
- 13. Siblings
- 14. Long-Term Illness or Injury
- 15. School
- 16. Medical and Financial Records
- 17. Insurance
- 18. Sources of Financial Help
- 19. Looking Back
- My Hospital Journal
- Packing List
- Resources
- Contributors
- About the Author