Talking with Your Child's Doctor

Before your child is admitted, you will want to talk with your child's doctor. As part of you child's care team, you want to know as much about your child's condition and treatment as possible. Don't hesitate to ask.

Condition and Treatment

Do you have any written information you can provide me so I can learn more about my child's condition?
Before being admitted to the hospital, will my child need to have any tests?
Can you explain what will be done while my child is in the hospital?
While at the hospital, who should I talk with if I have questions about my child's care?
When and how will I learn about test results?
If my child is in pain, how will that be managed?
Will there be a follow-up visit after my child is discharged?

Medicines

Do I have all the information I need for any newly prescribed medicine (what it is for, how to take it, how much to take, special considerations and side effects, is the prescription readable and understandable)?
Are there any foods my child should not eat while taking the medicine? Is it OK to break, chew, crumble or mix the medicine (empty capsule and mix with applesauce or juice)?
How do I prepare and store the medicine?
Is the medicine safe if my child is allergic to some medicines?
When should I see my child start to get better?
Does this medicine affect any dietary supplements that my child is on (such as Pediasure, Ensure)?

Support

Are there any support groups where I can talk with other parents?
Are you aware of any other resources?

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Upcoming Events

The Dayton Police Department and the Dayton Fire Department have teamed up with the Dayton Dragons to host “Battle of the Badges,” a charity softball game, on June 23, 2013 to benefit the CARE House. The Dragons host the Lansing Lugnuts at 4 PM that afternoon and the softball game between Dayton’s finest will follow.

Battle of the Badges

Child car safety checks by certified technicians

Child car seat safety check

Dayton Bar Association Young Lawyers Divison to hold 5K Race/Fitness Walk benefiting CARE House

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