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Erschienen in: Pediatric Drugs 1/2004

01.01.2004 | Correspondence

Giving Medicines to Children

Understanding the Parents’ Views

verfasst von: Dr Dimah Sweis, Ian C. K. Wong

Erschienen in: Pediatric Drugs | Ausgabe 1/2004

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Providing better medicines for children is a complex task that has received considerable attention in recent years. To reach the ideal standards required, all aspects of pediatric treatment must be considered, including the importance of parental involvement in children’s therapy. The National Service Framework (NSF) for Children, established by the Department of Health to improve services and quality in care,[1] rightly suggests that parental involvement in the decision making process is vital to improved healthcare. As healthcare professionals, we must learn to view the world of hospitals, healthcare workers, and medicines through the eyes of parents, enabling them to make informed choices on their child’s treatment. …
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Metadaten
Titel
Giving Medicines to Children
Understanding the Parents’ Views
verfasst von
Dr Dimah Sweis
Ian C. K. Wong
Publikationsdatum
01.01.2004
Verlag
Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in
Pediatric Drugs / Ausgabe 1/2004
Print ISSN: 1174-5878
Elektronische ISSN: 1179-2019
DOI
https://doi.org/10.2165/00148581-200406010-00005

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