This morning I took Palmer to a routine exam at Children's Hospital in Oakland for his liver and kidneys.
It is a very good hospital, very kid friendly with lots of decorations everywhere and a staff that is specially trained to know how to talk to and relate to kids. Palmer got to watch a movie during his exam and was given a gift afterwards, so he was a happy camper.
The only odd thing about it is that upon admission to the hospital, he is given a wrist band with his name and birthdate on it. Everywhere we went in the hospital, he was asked his name and birthdate. I think they are very concerned that the patients do not get mixed up or lost while navigating the maze of specialists that need to be seen for most sick children.
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Even in our small town hospital we check the wristbands on the adults and verbally address them by name. Identification mistakes can be expensive or tragic.
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