Outpatient Surgery
Tour For Parents:
Your child needs elective surgery and a date has already been set, but, like most parents, you are probably uncertain about the best ways to prepare your child psychologically for the hospital and the surgery.
According to KidsHealth.org, the job is not as daunting as you may think. The key is in imparting information at your child's level of understanding, correcting misconceptions, and dispelling fears and feelings of guilt.
You need to help your child understand the physical problem that requires the surgery and become familiar with the hospital and some of the procedures she will undergo. Children of all ages cope much better if they have some concrete idea of what is going to happen and why it is necessary. But, to do that, you need to prepare yourself first, and correct any misconceptions of your own. We hope this virtual tour can get you started.
Tour for Kids:
Hey kids, maybe you've seen an operating room on TV or had a family member or friend that had an operation. Maybe it sounds cool. Or maybe it sounds a little scary. Either way, you can find out what it is really all about by taking this quick tour.
