Going into hospital
Hollins, Sheila
Going into hospital - 2nd ed. - London Books Beyond Words 2015 - 85 p. : chiefly ill. ; 21 cm. - Books beyond words .
Includes bibliographical references. We all worry about going into hospital. For people with intellectual disabilities there is the added fear of not being able to explain what is wrong, as well as not understanding what is happening. This book is designed to support patients like Martin and Mary, who are shown going into hospital, by explaining what happens to them there. Martin is having a planned operation and Mary is admitted as an emergency. Feelings, information and consent are all addressed. Ideally this book should be used to prepare someone before he or she goes into hospital. It will also be invaluable to hospital staff to use during consultations and before treatments, and to understand the needs of people with intellectual disabilities.
1784580600
PATIENT EDUCATION
PATIENT EDUCATION AS TOPIC
HOSPITALS
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
LEARNING DISORDERS
Going into hospital - 2nd ed. - London Books Beyond Words 2015 - 85 p. : chiefly ill. ; 21 cm. - Books beyond words .
Includes bibliographical references. We all worry about going into hospital. For people with intellectual disabilities there is the added fear of not being able to explain what is wrong, as well as not understanding what is happening. This book is designed to support patients like Martin and Mary, who are shown going into hospital, by explaining what happens to them there. Martin is having a planned operation and Mary is admitted as an emergency. Feelings, information and consent are all addressed. Ideally this book should be used to prepare someone before he or she goes into hospital. It will also be invaluable to hospital staff to use during consultations and before treatments, and to understand the needs of people with intellectual disabilities.
1784580600
PATIENT EDUCATION
PATIENT EDUCATION AS TOPIC
HOSPITALS
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
LEARNING DISORDERS