Communication and Play

Question 1

Describe the difference between a “Play Specialist” and a “Play Assistant”

Answer 1

Play Specialist - prepares children for procedures by allowing them to play with hospital equipment that will be used in their procedure

Play Assistant - Helps children play in the “play centre” and when they are bed-bound in hospital

Question 2

What is most important when taking a child’s history?

Answer 2

Introduce yourself to the child

Start by talking to the child even if parents are main source of history

Kneel to child’s level

Question 3

How do you ensure that the family are all introduced to you as the correct relatives?

Answer 3

Ask the child to tell you who is with them today

Question 4

What is play therapy?

Answer 4

Allows children who are anxious to be in hospital to be put at ease