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"I See Monkeys in Your Ears"- Trauma Informed Care Tips (2)

Many times, the idea of a child experiencing distress in a medical setting only seems plausible under the most stressful of situations: severe injury or illness diagnosis. Ask any parent or pediatrician, a simple well visit can elicit distress symptoms in a child.

Many times, the idea of…

Monday, December 17, 2012 - 09:39
"I See Monkeys in Your Ears"- Trauma Informed Care Tips

Many times, the idea of a child experiencing distress in a medical setting only seems plausible under the most stressful of situations: severe injury or illness diagnosis. Ask any parent or pediatrician, a simple well visit can elicit distress symptoms in a child.

Many times, the idea of…

Monday, December 17, 2012 - 09:39
Have You Met Cellie?

What could a stuffed sock toy named Cellie have to do with pediatric cancer patients? A lot, for many of the pediatric cancer patients at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

What could a stuffed sock toy named Cellie have to do with pediatric cancer patients? A lot, for many of the…

Monday, December 10, 2012 - 05:56
Tools You Can Use: Working with Patients in Foster Care

Children in foster care tend to have more medical needs and chronic health conditions compared to children in the general population. For many, health care frequently occurs in emergency rooms and in the absence of consistent, supportive caregivers.

Children in foster care tend to have…

Monday, December 3, 2012 - 06:33
Recognizing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

Whether you're a nurse, physician, social worker, or other type of healthcare professional, working with patients provides great meaning and satisfaction to your career. However, if you provide care to ill and injured children ...

Whether you're a nurse, physician, social worker, or…

Monday, November 26, 2012 - 04:38
Assessing Families for Medical Traumatic Stress: The PAT

When you deliver a diagnosis of a new disease or condition, your pediatric patient and their family will likely go through a wide range of emotions. The majority will find healthy ways to cope with what may be a "new normal".

When you deliver a diagnosis of a new disease or condition,…

Monday, November 19, 2012 - 07:03
School Nurses: Important Member of a Child's Medical Team

Gone are the days when the school nurse put a bandage on a child’s skinned knee or gave Tylenol for a headache.

Gone are the days when the school nurse put a bandage on a child’s skinned knee or gave Tylenol for a headache. More children with…

Monday, November 12, 2012 - 04:22
Unique Role of the Physical Therapist

Acting out, irritability, and complaints of excessive tiredness may be the first signs of un-diagnosed traumatic stress reactions or even PTSD stemming from a chronic illness or injury.

Acting out, irritability, and complaints of excessive tiredness may be the first signs of un-diagnosed…

Monday, November 5, 2012 - 09:33
Finding New Ways to Treat Pediatric Pain

When children come to emergency rooms, finding ways to help control their pain and anxiety proves challenging.

When children come to emergency rooms, finding ways to help control their pain and anxiety proves challenging. A new report issued today by the…

Monday, October 29, 2012 - 04:41
The Art of Distraction

It's without much doubt that children do not enjoy doctor or hospital visits, receiving shots, or any other medical procedure.

It's without much doubt that children do not enjoy doctor or hospital visits, receiving shots, or any other medical procedure. In fact, in some kids, these…

Monday, October 22, 2012 - 08:04

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