Chronic Illness in Children

Question 1

name five effects of having a chronic illness as a child

Answer 1

missing school
not taking part in regular activities
left out from friends
having to deal with grown up concepts
not seeing family regularly

Question 2

name four effects chronic illness in children has on family

Answer 2

parents work life/ social life/ planning/ holidays/ money
siblings feeling left out
not seeing any wider family

Question 3

how does chronic illness in childhood effect education

Answer 3

falling behind on work for their age
not keeping in contact with peer groups
postponing exams