St John's Hospital - Your Child's Visit - NHS Lothian
St John's Hospital - Your Child's Visit - NHS Lothian
St John's Hospital - Your Child's Visit - NHS Lothian
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Going home<br />
If your child is to be discharged from hospital with medications, staff<br />
may tell you this during the morning ward round. But you may not be<br />
able to leave until your child’s prescription is written, processed by our<br />
pharmacy staff and received by the ward mid-afternoon. If you have<br />
any questions, please ask the nursing staff.<br />
You may find that your child is unsettled and difficult for a while after<br />
a stay in hospital. He or she may cling to you and cry if left alone.<br />
These are normal reactions to having been away from home and the<br />
family. Try to be patient with your child and give the extra love and<br />
attention he or she may need.<br />
Further questions<br />
Our nursing staff will be happy to help you with any further<br />
questions you may have. You may contact the ward by<br />
writing to:<br />
Children’s Ward,<br />
<strong>St</strong> John’s <strong>Hospital</strong> at Howden<br />
Livingston EH54 6PP<br />
or phone 01506 524 398<br />
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