Don't hesitate to consult if necessary. The Child In Hospital Effects of illness and being in hospital Children's thoughts and feelings about illness, injury, pain, operations and hospital can be difficult to discern. Regression to a less mature behaviour pattern is common, especially if the child is immobilised, is very unwell, or requires prolonged treatment. Separation from family is a most stressful aspect of hospital care. A very young child will often not understand why his or her mother has left, or that she will ever return.
Children often misinterpret illness or treatment as punishment.
Some paediatric pitfalls Comments by hospital staff implying ineptitude of other doctors are common. In paediatrics such comments are often also made about parents and schoolteachers. Decry this unfair and useless practice. If mistakes have indeed been made, learn from them yourself. Be wary of discounting parental anxiety.