Third, they should be Caregivers, providing support and assistance to parents and children. For the newcomer to the hospital, there can be a confusing number of people in white coats. The following list describes who these people are, and what they do. If you wish to see any of these people, talk to your child's nurse or doctor. He or she sho uld be able to arrange it for you.
Nurses have the most contact with patients and make many decisions about their care.
They give medicine, watch your child's condition, and give valuable emotional support. Nurses can also help you understand treatment choices for your child. They are readily available and can answer most of your questions. If they cannot answer a question, they will refer you to someone who can help. He or she will direct the medical treatment of your child's cancer and discuss treatment choices with you and your child.