Sometimes, needs change over the course of treatment, so good communication and flexibility are essential. So we talked it over and decided to look at the calendar together every Sunday to review what would happen that week. She was a much happier child after that. Try to schedule procedures so that the same person does the same procedure each time. Call ahead to check for unexpected changes to prevent any surprises.
Repetition can provide comfort and reassurance to children.
Parents can ask for the medical professional with the most experience to perform procedures such as spinal taps. In the hospital hierarchy, attending physicians are above fellows and residents. However, at some large teaching facilities, attending physicians may not do these procedures very often. Parents should have a choice whether to be present or not during a medical procedure. Parents set the tone.