A NEW study in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health shows that parental concern about a child worsening in hospital is as significant as abnormal vital signs in detecting serious illness. Led by Monash University researchers, the study urges clinicians to ask, “Are you worried your child is getting worse?” during checks. Findings revealed worried parents were four times more likely to have children needing intensive care, highlighting the need to formally integrate caregiver input into hospital early warning systems.
PARENTAL CONCCERN IS MEDICALLY VALID
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