From: Pull-thru Network News, December 2005 What are medical expenses? Medical expenses are the costs of diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, and the costs of treatments affecting any part or function of the body. They include the costs of equipment, supplies, and diagnostic devices needed for these purposes. They also include dental expenses.
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Emergency Preparedness for Special Needs Children From: Pull-thru Network News, September 2006 As many of you know, my family and I are Hurricane Katrina survivors. Emergencies will come, but it's hard to prepare for something you've never experienced before. You can go online and get lots of tips, but I thought I'd share a few common sense ones that are not usually featured. Let me describe to you how susceptible we were to being unprepared:
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American Academy of Pediatrics The National Center of Medical Home Initiative For Children With Special Needs141 Northwest Point Blvd.Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007845/434-4000medical_home@aap.org From: Pull-thru Network News, December 2006
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From: Pull-thru Network News, May 2005 Everyone experiences anxiety and stress prior to hospitalization or medical procedures, and for children, the fear can be particularly intense. It is extremely important to explain all events and sensations children will experience during a hospitalization or procedure. This explanation should include everything from touring the hospital to preparing for an IV insertion to allowing them to touch the medical equipment they will encounter. By letting the child know what they may see, hear, feel, taste, and smell during the procedure and reducing unexpected encounters, a child's fear can be significantly minimized. This preparation often relieves parents', significant others' or caregivers' anxieties as well, enabling them to be a better comfort to their child. Child Life programs are a valuable resource for families during hospitalization or medical procedures.
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