Robin, Peter, and Darryl: Three to the Hospital (Columbia University, Department of Nursing, 1969)
Shows the importance of preparing children psychologically for hospitalization. Cinema verite technique, with minimum narration, gives views of three children under 3 years who have been hospitalized for minor surgery. Shows vividly and honestly the effect of maternal separation and reaction to hospitalization. The do's and don'ts for parents and hospital staff are well-illustrated. Discussion sparker; especially for people involved with children.
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