Understanding and addressing paediatric medical trauma
In this recorded session from Solving Kids’ Cancer UK's Neuroblastoma Parent Symposium 2023, Dr Meghan Marsac provides an overview of medical traumatic stress in children and families affected by childhood cancer. She explores how parents and caregivers can recognise signs of trauma in their child and themselves, discusses common challenges faced during and after treatment, and shares practical strategies to help prevent and manage medical traumatic stress.
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