1st Edition
Listening to Children and Young People in Healthcare Consultations
204 Pages
by
CRC Press
204 Pages
by
CRC Press
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The involvement of children and young people in consultations about aspects of their health or illness is often limited, with their role in diagnosis and decision-making on treatment options secondary to that of parents or carers. However, research shows that most children and young people want greater involvement, that this can both improve their understanding of their illness and positively... Read more
Finding a voice: The development of children’s healthcare. Involving children: Why it matters. The third voice in the consultation. Involving children: How to do it. Professional speak and child talk. Listening to young carers and their families. Improving communication: Practical Exercises. Consent and confidentiality. Safeguarding children: Heeding the message. Communication challenges: Overcoming disability. Taking your child to a consultation.
Biography
Sarah Redsell, Adrian Hastings
