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A micturating cysto-urethrogram (MCU) is an x-ray test of the bladder as it fills and empties.

Healthcare and disability support providers should have systems to provide continuity and coordination between and within the various services working with tamariki (children), rangatahi (young people) and their whānau (families).

Every child and young person receiving healthcare or disability support services should have access to, and opportunities to participate in play, recreation, creative activities and education.

Health and disability service providers whose knowledge and skills enable them to respond appropriately to children's and young people's clinical, emotional, developmental, educational and cultural needs, should care for tamariki (children), rangatahi (young people) and their whānau (families).

Accommodation, facilities and equipment should meet the needs of tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). Facilities and equipment should be designed, provided and maintained to ensure children and young people's safety and emotional well-being. Accommodation for tamariki and rangatahi should be separate from that provided for adults.

You will feel more at ease if you are well informed about your child's hospital visit and have support arranged for you and your whānau (family).

Whānau (families) need to be fully informed about their child or young person's condition so that they can participate in all aspects of their child or young person's care and support.

As much healthcare and disability support as possible should be provided in the home and community. When tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) are admitted to hospital, this should be as close to home as possible within the bounds of quality and safety.

Healthcare and disability support services should provide culturally safe services to all tamariki (children), rangatahi (young people) and their whānau (families).

Tamariki (children) are part of a whānau (family) and are dependent on parents or primary caregivers for physical and emotional care and support. Whānau are a critical part of support and care for tamariki.

When tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) receive health or disability services, their needs should be the primary concern of the health provider.

It is important to know all the medicines your child is taking. Being well informed can help prevent mistakes with medicines.

An intravenous line (IV line) is a short, small plastic tube that the healthcare team may put into your child's vein using a needle. They remove the needle and leave the plastic tube in place so they can use medicines to treat your child.

Activity is just as important for your baby or young child as it is for older tamariki (children) - it helps them to learn and grow. Check out some resources to support young tamariki to sit less, move more and sleep well.

One of the best ways adults can help young grievers is to listen to their stories. Telling their story is a healing experience.

Nitrous oxide is also known as happy or laughing gas. It is a gas that can be used to help tamariki (children) with small scans or procedures that might be stressful or painful.