Tending to sick children. New help from IAMC.
Taking care of sick children can be scary at times. I have four sons from infant to 14yrs. My wife Rebecca and I have sort of figured it out by now but I wish something like this was available 14 years ago.
The International Association of Medicinal Compliance (IAMC) has completed its parenting guide entitled ‘Caring for Your Sick Child.’ The initial idea began in September following discussions with one of its member companies, FLAVORx, which specializes in making medicine ‘a lot less yucky’ for patients, especially children. Realizing that medicinal compliance is of particular concern with pediatric patients, the IAMC & FLAVORx aimed to develop an educational guide for parents that would stress the importance of adhering to drug regimens and taking medications properly. In order to provide a comprehensive educational resource for parents, the IAMC conducted a focus group of mothers to determine the information they would find most beneficial. The guide is available online (www.flavorx.com/human/guide.asp); however the IAMC and FLAVORx have made plans to reach out to hospitals, parenting centers, pharmacies and even businesses that find the guide to be useful to its patients and employees.
