Going into Hospital
Going into Hospital
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Authors: Sheila Hollins, Angie Avis and Samantha Cheverton, with Jim Blair
Illustrated by Denise Redmond
ISBN: 9781874439202
Page Count: 86
Product Description:
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.
