title: Children's understanding of treatment in the A&E department.
abstract: This article focuses on the abilities of a child to understand the treatment given to him/her in an accident and emergency department. Piaget's theory of cognitive development is used as a framework to suggest ways of altering the approach to the child, thus helping to remove possible misunderstandings. This will lead to a reduction in stress and improved care, both for the child and his/her parents.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002648:Child; D002673:Child, Hospitalized / Q000523:psychology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control*