Question:

What kinds of questions should I ask if my child is hospitalized for rehabilitation?

Answer:

It’s a good idea to make a list of your questions prior to meeting with the doctors, nurses or therapists about your child’s hospitalization for rehabilitation. Please don’t hesitate to ask any and all questions that you have because it is important to us that you feel comfortable and confident about your child’s treatment plan and stay. Here are some of the questions you may want to ask before rehabilitation:
  • Can I stay at the hospital with my child?
  • What are the benefits of keeping my child in the hospital for rehab?
  • How long will my child be in the hospital?
  • Who will be seeing my child while he/she is in the hospital (i.e. occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreation therapy/child life, care coordination etc)?
  • How many times throughout the day will my child have therapy?
  • Can I be with my child during his/her therapy session?
  • Can we leave the hospital at any point for dinner, errands, etc.?
  • Are there things to do in the hospital throughout our stay?
  • Is there a teacher on staff to help my child with his/her homework?
  • Will he/she need any special equipment and if so, will you supply this for us?
  • Should we bring his/her walker, wheelchair, braces, etc.?
  • Will my child have therapy on the weekends?
  • What type of clothing should my child bring?
  • Should I bring a swimsuit?