What’s it Like to be Treated on a Children’s Ward?
A variety of Edinburgh’s teenagers contribute their experiences of being treated on a children’s ward, with the general consensus being that excess noise is the worst point of the process. Stressing the importance of providing private, well facilitated and age appropriate wards for teenagers, everyone is in agreement about how vital teenage units are in the cycle of treatment, recovery and care.
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