Abstract:The objective of the paper is to share our experiences using a Therapy Dog in our service and to demonstrate the benefits it can bring to patients and staff.Animals can play a valuable part in alleviating stress in many situations. Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine poses a unique set of challenges, not only in terms of clinical management but also in terms of the amount of emotional support that patients, their families and staff members require. The North West and North Wales Paediatric Transport Service (NW… Show more
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