Managing the Frightened Child
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Behavioral skills are interpersonal behaviors that connect to successful performance. Examples include providing patient- and family-centered care, being culturally aware, and using principles of team-based care.
Last updated: September 19, 2022
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(From Annals of Emergency Medicine)
Medical encounters are often frightening for children and stressful for their families. This article describes and demonstrates a practical approach to rapidly establishing trust with children in the emergency department.
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Tips for the safe transport of children.