title: Preparation of the pediatric patient.
abstract: Preparing a child for a short stay in the hospital involves the evaluation of its health status and its psychological preparation but also providing clear instructions for perioperative care to its parents. The success depends on the professionalism, flexibility and teaching skills of a dedicated team.
authors.affiliation: Service d'Anesthésiologie, Cliniques universitaires St Luc, Avenue Hippocrate 10-1821, 1200 Bruxelles.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Pirotte
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Veyckemans
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002673:Child, Hospitalized / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods*