Your Child in the Hospital
Medications (low-cost or free)
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
(888) 477-2669
Helps find companies and agencies that provide prescription medicines free of charge to physicians whose patients might not otherwise have access to necessary medicines.
RxHope
(877) 267-0517
Lists patient-assistance programs that are offered by federal, state, and charitable organizations.
PatientAssistance.com, Inc.
Helps uninsured patients get free medication.
NeedyMeds, Inc.
Helps people who cannot afford medicine or healthcare costs. The information at NeedyMeds is available anonymously and free of charge.
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