Therefore, they are able to help their child deal with new and diff icult situations. It is important to know that you can be with your child during most procedures. Children usually want a parent with them to talk in a soothing voice, hold their hand, or rub their forehead. You know best how to comfort your child. The staff can also give you ideas to help your child with painful procedures.
Parents have the right and responsibility to make sure their child's pain is well-managed.
This means you may have to speak out for your child. As we've said, you should be able to discuss your ideas and your suggestions for changes in pain management with the hospital staff. In particular, if you see that something is not working, make sure someone knows. A good person to talk with first is the nurse, since he or she will be with your child the most. The age of the child will affect how much he or she is able to do this.