Your Child in the Hospital
Chapter 5: The Staff
“Diagnosis is not the end, but the beginning of practice.”
IN LARGE HOSPITALS, a steady parade of people—doctors, nurses, medical students, nursing students, lab technicians, child psychologists, child life specialists, and more—come in and out of the room. Understanding the hospital hierarchy can help you sort out who is responsible for your child’s care.
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