PCICS Podcast Episode 140: Healing the Heart and Mind Child Psychology in Cardiac Critical Care
PCICS PodcastShow Notes
Join us on this episode of the PCICS podcast for a discussion about the innovative and essential roles that Child Psychologists play in the care of children with congenital heart defects. As we aim for the best clinical outcomes for our patients, Dr. Mejia (Phoenix Children's) and Dr. Harley (Stanford Medicine Children's Health) describe their holistic and multidisciplinary interventions to help patients and families weather some of the most stressful and traumatic times in their lives. Learn how a child psychologist plays an essential role in your patient's care and successful long-term outcome in the CVICU and beyond.
Host: Christopher Knoll, MD (Phoenix Children's) Editor: Christopher Knoll Executive Producer: Christopher Knoll
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