Pain in children deeply understood by Dayton medical staff
Dayton's Children's Medical Center leaders emphasize nonverbal cues and research showing infants and toddlers feel pain as acutely as adults. Studies in JAMA and Annals of Emergency Medicine note undertreatment and long term effects, prompting better pain assessment, narcotic use guidelines, and plans for massage therapy and distraction strategies.
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Cindy Brown
Children’s Medical Center
Journal of the American Medical Association
Richard F Howard
London
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Robert Hawkins
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Dear Abby column addresses abuse and holiday gifts
A reader in New Mexico seeks help for a pelvic exam after reporting abuse by an older boy named John. Abby urges revealing concerns to the doctor, notes the mother’s disbelief is appalling, and stresses reporting the abuser. Additional letters discuss avoiding gift exchanges and leaving an abusive marriage, with Abby offering guidance and resources.
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