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- What to expect from a Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) service Timely services and clear communication Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) services are expected to work with you in a timely fashion. There should be clear …Last reviewed
- … waterproof, adhesive dressing covers the exit site and the first few inches of the outside catheter. Dressing changes …Last reviewed
- … Rheumatic Fever? Follow the journey in pictures - from the first signs of the sickness to ongoing follow up care. A …Last reviewed
- … they feed. Frequent feeding is normal when your baby is first born. Nipples can be tender, but should not be sore, …Last reviewed
- … over time. But, it is best to prevent it happening in the first place. Preventing positional head flattening You can …Last reviewed
- … injection). If this happens, your child's nurse will first put a numbing (anaesthetic) cream on your child's skin. …Last reviewed
- Key points about hearing problems in children if you have concerns about your child's hearing at any time, take your child for an assessment if your child does have a hearing problem, finding it early is good for their learning and development Signs and …Last reviewed
- Key points about coping with your child's diagnosis if your child is diagnosed with a chronic illness or disability, it is an enormously stressful time coping is an ongoing process everybody copes in a different way - there is no right or wrong way ask …Last reviewed
- … a local anaesthetic. There may be some pain during the first 1 or 2 days after insertion. An anaesthetist or another …Last reviewed
- … pēpi. More than half of pēpi show symptoms within the first week of life. It is the most frequent cause of stridor …Last reviewed
- … to 2 hours. Your child will usually get into their pyjamas first and sit on a chair or lie on the bed. A member of the …Last reviewed
- … that you do not give your child any medicine without first discussing it with your child's doctor. If your child …Last reviewed
- Different types of anxiety disorders There are different anxiety disorders, which all have different key features. It is important to know that signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders may be shared with other childhood problems and can require …Last reviewed
- … Call it out, Tell someone), so they have a plan when they first see porn. Tailor it with pre-teens Most pre-teens will …Last reviewed
- Key points about self-harm self-harm includes a set of behaviours such as cutting, burning, hair pulling, punching and overdosing self-harm is becoming more common amongst rangatahi (young people) there are many reasons why people engage in self-harm - …Last reviewed
- … tachycardia 'outgrow' the tachycardia during their first year but it may come back in later childhood. Specific …Last reviewed
- … may have a 'second look' procedure, 3-6 months after the first debulking. If radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy have …Last reviewed
- … teeth too, so it's important you look after your child's first teeth. Caring For Your Child's Teeth: 1 To 5 Years …Last reviewed
- … larger day by day. There can be small spots around the first sore, spreading outwards. School sores can be itchy. …Last reviewed
- Key points about threadworms threadworms are common in young tamariki threadworms can cause itching around the bottom and genitals if your child has worms - treat the whole family see your family doctor if your child has ongoing symptoms of worms read …Last reviewed
- … about this, please talk to your child's healthcare team first. The following are some of the problems with CAM …Last reviewed
- Key points about preparing your child for hospital it is important to give tamariki (children) information simply and truthfully, in words they understand tell them that they will be going to hospital and what they may expect to happen there a prepared …Last reviewed
- … sclerosus. The ointment often needs to be used daily at first, but it may be required less often over time. How long …Last reviewed
- … want to talk about or play through their experiences at first (or at all). Outdoor play You may need to keep a closer …Last reviewed
- … they are on the feet or under nails. A good approach at first is to keep the warts covered 24 hours a day. Duct tape …Last reviewed
- … in for up to 10 minutes. If showering, put moisturiser on first then get in the shower to rinse off. Minimise …Last reviewed
- … chair as your child begins to fall asleep alone. On the first night, the parent sits in the chair until the child …Last reviewed
- … vision problems in pēpi (babies) and tamariki. The first vision screening happens soon after your baby is born. …Last reviewed
- Key points about vulvovaginitis in children vulvovaginitis is irritation of the vagina and vulva (outer female genitals) mild vulvovaginitis is common in tamariki it can cause itch and discomfort around the vulva in most mild cases, no treatment or tests …Last reviewed
- … A nurse may apply an anaesthetic cream or gel on the skin first to numb the skin. Removing a port A few months after …Last reviewed
