Developmental Characteristics and Pediatric Assessment

Dealing with the caregiver
 
The angry parent
  •  Some caregivers may express their stress as anger towards the provider/EMT
      - “what took you so long!”
      - “If anything happens to my child I will kill you”
 
  •  Never let your own emotions get in the way of taking care of the patient
 
  •  Stay professional at all times
 
  •  Avoid the urge to argue with the caregiver as this just wastes valuable time