Communication Flashcards
what is the leading cause of mortality in ages 1-4
- drowning
- MVA
What is the cause of mortality of ages 5-18
- MVA
- SI
What is the most common morbidity in peds
respiratory illness
family systems theory
when something happens to 1 family member it affects all family members
Informed consent
- doctors must obtain consent
- mature minors ( 14-18 ) can consent to sexual health, and mental health issues
- emancipated minor: military minor, self supporting, will have legal documentation
parents have legal authority to make decision about their child EXCEPT
- parents choices does not permit life saving choices
- potential conflict of interest: abuse or neglect
- parent and child disagree on tx
when do you report stuff that not covered under HIPAA
reportable disease, child abuse, SI, HI
What are some barriers to communication
- Physical: medical jargon, gender, environment
- Psychosocial: child health status, emotions, culture
Infant communication 0-12 months
- crying and non verbal methods
- distress vs content
- stranger anxiety 6-8 months old
Toddler/ preschooler communication 1-6 years old
- Egocentric, allow choices when possible
- very literal and concrete
- short attention span
- magical, thinking, explore through play
- dont like invasive things
school age communication 6-12 years old
- logic and understanding
- capable of empathy, understands body parts and working
- like to negotiate
- dont live invasive things
Adolescent communication 12-18
- abstract thinkers, wants independence, straight forward explanation
how to communicate with a child with vision Impairment
identify self, say what you’re going to do first before doing, orient to environment
how to communicate with a child with a hearing impairment
move slowly, look directly at child when speaking
how to communicate with a child with a language barrier
use interpreter
