Parents should always discuss things with their family doctor in the
first instance. Then with the consultant at the hospital before admission in
out-patients, and when in the ward they should remember that they have
them informed but for any serious question they should ask to speak to the
only to ask to see the doctor in charge. The sisters and nurses will also keep
doctor. Many parents feel shy of doing this, because staff in hospital are so
busy, but they should remember it is their right to know, and that the doctors
are anxious for them to know.