Your child has been reviewed by the doctors in the Children’s ED and they are comfortable that they do not need to stay in hospital.
Your child will now be discharged home by a member of the nursing team.
The nurse will give you verbal advice and pass on any advice from the doctors for discharge. You may also be given some written advice, depending on your child’s diagnosis.
Before you leave, please:
- Let us know if you need to use an interpreter to clarify any information.
- Ask the nurse any questions you have about your child’s stay in hospital or discharge home.
- Be aware that if your child had any tests done whilst in hospital and they are awaiting the test results, you will only be contacted if these are abnormal.
Discharge Medication
You may be given some medication for your child to take home and specific instructions will be explained to you by the nurse who discharges your child regarding this.
The medication will be labelled and have instructions printed on it, please ensure you read this.
If you have any questions about your child’s, medication please speak to a member of the nursing team.
Children’s ED Doncaster: 01302 642347
Children’s ED Bassetlaw: 01909 571127
What should I do if my child does not get better?
At the time of discharge, the doctors are comfortable that your child is well enough to go home, but things can change over time.
If you become worried about your child after they have been discharged home from hospital, we advise you to seek further medical advice.
Please call 111 for medical advice or make an appointment to see your child’s GP or return to Children’s ED.
If you feel that your child requires urgent medical attention, please call 999 or go straight to your nearest Emergency Department.
How can I find out more information about my child’s diagnosis?
To access a wide range of healthcare advice, please visit the Healthier Together website.
The website provides clear information on common childhood illnesses, including advice on when to seek medical help and how long symptoms are likely to last.
The advice on the Healthier Together website is high-quality advice from local healthcare professionals and is available in a range of languages.
Please visit https://sybhealthiertogether.nhs.uk/
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