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Hospital School Teacher
During your child’s time in hospital, and depending on how sick he or she is, it may
be possible for them to keep up with schoolwork.The hospital school teacher will
visit the ward to work with your child on a one-to-one basis to catch up on any
schoolwork missed. If your child is at home and off school, the hospital teacher may
also be able to visit you at home.
Dentist
There will usually be dentists based in the hospital who will check your child’s teeth
while he or she is receiving treatment.The dentist will take particular care to check
your child’s teeth before embarking on chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment
to the head and neck to ensure that there is little or no decay as both forms of
treatment can aggravate the effect of decay on their teeth.
Occupational Therapist
An occupational therapist reviews your child’s daily routine and your home to
identify modifcations that will help him or her cope with changes in physical
ability.The OT may also be able to provide access to equipment to aid mobility –
wheelchair, stair climber, shower seat etc.
Physiotherapist
A health care professional who specialises in maximising human movement,
function and potential.
Speech Therapist
Speech and language therapy is concerned with the management of disorders of
speech, language, communication, and swallowing.
Play Specialist
A play specialist may be available and he or she will spend time with your child
enjoying craft and play sessions which can be very therapeutic.
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