Excluding children from discussions about their hospital care causes unnecessary distress
Monday, July 25, 2011 - 09:01
in Psychology & Sociology
Children who are excluded from discussions about their hospital care often feel scared and angry that no-one is listening to them or telling them what is going on. That's why health professionals and parents need to do more to consult them and include them in decisions, according to research published in the August issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing.