Your special person will get the help of lots of different staff members while they are in hospital.
Each staff member is an expert in the area that your special person needs help.
You are encouraged to visit your special person and join in as you feel comfortable.
To help you understand what each staff member does, try to fill out as much as you can about each of them.
What are their names and what is one interesting or fun fact about them?
| Neurosurgeon:…………………………………………………………………………………………… Fun Fact:……………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
| Doctor:……………………………………………………………………………………………. Fun Fact:……………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
| Nurse:………………………………………………………………………………………………. Fun Fact:……………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
| Ward Clerk:………………………………………………………………………………………. Fun Fact:……………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
| Speech Pathologist:……………………………………………………………………………. Fun Fact:……………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
| Occupational Therapist:……………………………………………………………………. Fun Fact:……………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
| Social Worker:………………………………………………………………………………….. Fun Fact:……………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
| Clinical Psychologist:……………………………………………………………………………………. Fun Fact:……………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
| Physiotherapist:………………………………………………………………………………… Fun Fact:……………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
| Neuropsychologist:……………………………………………………………………………………. Fun Fact:……………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
What do they all do?
| Neurosurgeon: A doctor who specialises in surgery on the brain, spine and other parts of the nervous system | Doctor: Is a specialist who helps your parent with a brain injury. They supervise the best recovery of your parent, talk with other health professionals involved and can give medicines |
| Nurse: An expert who will support your parent’s health such as helping with tasks like moving in and out of bed, staying clean and giving any medications needed | Ward Clerk: Is a person who helps your parent and their family with hospital paperwork and answers the phone when families call in |
| Speech Pathologist: Helps your parent to talk, understand, think and swallow. They decide what food is safe for your parent to eat | Social Worker: Supports your parent to cope with the effects of their brain injury. They can talk with you and your family about your experiences and get any extra supports and services |
| Occupational Therapist: Helps your parent to practice tasks like getting dressed and having a shower. They support your parent to remember how to do things, pay attention and be safe in hospital, where they live and in the community | Physiotherapist: Helps your parent with muscle strength, movement and balance |
| Clinical Psychologist: Supports your parent’s feelings and behaviours | Neuropsychologist: |
