hospital care

Introduces cancer, its treatments, such as diagnostic tests, chemotherapy, radiation, side effects, hospitalization, and nutrition, and the changes it brings to daily life.

Kids learn about some of the things that happen during a hospital visit, and what kinds of jobs hospital workers do.

Describes the things one can expect to happen during a stay in the hospital.

Simple text and photographs tell about the hospital.

The author tells about his experiences as a physician at St. Clare's Spellman Center for HIV Related Diseases in New York, relating patient stories of love, hope, and courage, and discussing the insights he has gained and the lessons he has learned as a result of his work.

Describes what happens during a stay in the hospital, including some of the common forms of medical treatment.

Colorful illustrations and simple text help children to learn that going to the hospital does not have to be scary.

Describes a young boys experiences as he is admitted to the hospital and has surgery to have tubes put in his ears.

An introduction to the world of hospitals and illness, addressing questions and feelings faced by sick children.