|
Outpatient Visit
Paediatric Medical Day Unit
The Paediatric Medical Day Unit (PMDU) provides services for procedures
which require brief hospitalizations without an overnight stay. As well,
the PMDU is home to a number of Paediatric ambulatory clinics.
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (closed holidays)
To Contact The PMDU:
(519)685-8434
Long distance in (519) (705) (905) area codes call 1-800-263-6295
Purpose:
- To provide excellent family centred care
- To provide a comfortable environment for children and their families
- To provide a team approach to care provided for the families who
use our services
Who will use the PMDU?
Any child requiring the following:
- Blood work
- Procedure/Tests requiring sedation i.e. CT scan, MRI, Heart Catheterization
etc.
- General Procedures i.e. Biopsy, Catheterization
- Treatments i.e. Chemotherapy, Blood Transfusions etc.
- Intravenous Access for contrast studies
- Patient Teaching related to medical conditions i.e. Diabetes
The following Pediatric Ambulatory Care Clinics:
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Nephrology
- Pre-admit
- Diabetes
- Enuresis
- Gastroenterology
- Clinical Neuroscience/Neurosurgery
- Gynaecology
- Endocrinology
- Rheumatology
- Oncology
What Can You Expect?
- Your visit will begin by arriving at the Children's Hospital, Baseline
Road entrance "Zone E" formerly known as the "Westminister
Tower" and taking the elevators to the Fourth Floor.
- You will report to the desk in the elevator corridor where you will
be greeted by a Unit Clerk who will register your child.
Please have the patient's Ontario Health Card and London Health Sciences
card with you.
- A comfortable waiting room with a few toys, games and books for children,
as well as reading material for parents is available. For your convenience,
a fridge and microwave are also available. Our cafeteria is located
on Level 3 Tower 1, as well as a Tim Hortons on Level 2 Tower 1.
- A Child Life Room staffed with Child Life Specialists who integrate
emotional support and preparation for procedures into play is also available
to help minimize the stress of the hospital experience.
- An Art Therapy Room staffed by a certified Art Therapist is also available
to provide emotional support and minimize the stress of the hospital
experience.
- We suggest that your child bring a familiar toy/game from home as
well as food/beverages that may help during waiting times.
- In preparation for scheduled appointments, Blood work and/or x-rays
may be necessary.
- You may be seen by any of the following Health Care Professionals:
Nurse Clinician, Dietician, Doctor, Psychologist, Social Worker, Child
Life Specialist, Art Therapist, Volunteer.
|
