Better Health, Better Care: Hospital Services for Young People in Scotland

DescriptionThe Hospital Services for Young People in Scotland contains recommendations for NHS Boards and their regional planning partners to ensure that the care they provide for young people requiring to spend time in hospital is appropriate to their particular needs. This follows the committment to raise the age limit for children's hospital from the 13th to 16th birthday.
ISBN9780755958801
Official Print Publication DateMay 2009
Website Publication DateMay 05, 2009

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Contents

Covering Letter

Ministerial Foreword
Executive Summary
Introduction
Current Situation in Scotland

The Way Forward - -implementing the age limit change and developing age appropriate services
Philosophy of Care
Training
Facilities, Accommodation and Models of Care
Staffing
Education
Transition
Workforce
Resources

Conclusion
References
Annex A: Remit and Membership of Age Appropriate Care Working Group

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