Your Child in the Hospital
Chapter 6: Communicating with Doctors
“There is only one rule for being a good talker—learn to listen.”
COMMUNICATING WELL WITH YOUR DOCTOR can mean the difference between a very good relationship and a very poor one. Good communication can improve your child’s care and put your mind at ease. Poor communication can leave doctors, parents, and children feeling frustrated or resentful.
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