Frequently Asked Questions

Child life specialists are responsible for providing mental health support to children and Families by educating, preparing, and supporting them through their hospitalisation, difficult tests, and procedures related to chronic or acute illness. Child life specialists also support the special needs of children and their families and devise plans that provide children and families with opportunities to engage in normal play and leisure pursuits that encourage expansion, progress, achievement, and fulfillment. The specialists also provide emotional and psychological support to families to help them provide a more positive atmosphere for their child during their hospitalisation, whether long-term, frequent visits, or short duration. There is also provision for psychological counseling, assessments, and psychotherapies for the children and their families in case of any requirement. Communication with interdisciplinary team members Supervision and training for child life students

Preparation for tests, procedures, and surgery Procedural support and distraction Psychological support for family and siblings (even extended family) Support through play Emotional support Bereavement, trauma, and grief support Patient Advocacy Art therapy and play therapy as a mode of communication and interaction Psychological support and therapy depending on the case scenario. Assessment and screening for psychological support.

In an era where various gadgets are used to distract and occupy children, Child Life Services at Aster CMI aims not only to ease the child’s stress quotient, but also add a human touch in interacting, understanding, and distracting the child where required. This ensures a normal hospital experience with reduced PTSD. The rise in mental health awareness has driven healthcare industries to strive for a parallel balance between physical health and mental health well-being. Keeping this prerogative in mind, developing a Child Life Service at Aster CMI is an effective strategy for creating future generations to have a humane approach. Child Life Services in an Indian setting has a deeper emotional Quotient. Family, society, and culture have a profound impact on child-rearing, and this requires sensitivity while attending to the needs of the families.

Child life specialists (CLS) help to reduce the stress and anxiety of children and families due to experiences related to healthcare and hospitalization. They promote effective coping through education, preparation, and play. They also understand the different development stages of children.

Day care /one day/short stay admission: surgeries such as lap cholecystectomy / lap appendicectomy / lap hernia surgery Early morning admission > 6 to 8 hours of fasting > pre op medications > surgery > post op monitoring in recovery room > overnight ward stay > discharge next day Long stay admission: abdominal surgery, cancer surgery, intestinal surgery

Post consultation you can meet anaesthetist(PAC- Pre Anaesthetic Check-up )and undergo basic blood investigations, and submit insurance documents / finance counselling to avoid hassle free admission and surgical procedure.

Generally, most of you will approach surgeon with primary diagnosis, however symptoms such as abdominal pain, swellings, weight loss, bleeding, etc will be further investigated and diagnosed. Plan of care will be discussed to patient and family members.

You can take appointment through hospital website or by calling landline numbers. In Aster RV hospital there is a designated co Ordinator for surgical team, whom you can discuss the doctors available time and rescheduling the appointment or booking a video consult.

Yes, there are specialized services and facilities that cater to individuals living with any kind of dementia or Alzheimer’s and their family members who are coping with care giver stress. These services often provide specialized memory care programs, safe environments, and activities tailored to the needs of these individuals.

No, geriatric care can be provided in various settings, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. The type of care needed depends on the individual's health and preferences.