With any medical procedure—whether surgery, an MRI, or placing tubes in a child's ears—little kids don’t understand what’s happening even after it’s explained. They don’t know what’s wrong with their ...

[This is Part 2 of the post, “Any Medical Procedure Can Traumatize Your Child.”] As covered in Part 1, any medical procedure runs the risk of becoming traumatic based on a child’s emotional experience ...

Certified child life specialists help children and families cope with the hospital experience through play therapy, art therapy, and explaining medical procedures. The program at Akron Children's ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — A medical procedure or trip to the emergency room can be a scary experience for someone at any age, but that fear and confusion is likely to be worse for a child. That's why ...

A nurse practitioner (NP)-led procedural support service (NPLPSS) reduced pain and distress and enabled the safe completion of medical procedures in children with anxiety. Researchers conducted an ...

When a child suffers harm due to medical negligence, the emotional toll on families can be overwhelming. Parents trust healthcare providers to deliver care that protects and nurtures their child’s ...