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Parents allowed to assist children during surgery

For the first time in the UAE, a government hospital has officially allowed parents to accompany their children to the operation theatres.

Earlier, in case a parent wanted to be with their child, a special permission was required from the hospital head.

“This step has been taken so as to help children overcome the fear of the procedure and feel safe,” explained Dr Hussain Abdul Rahman, acting director of Dubai Hospital.

He said that this step was significant prior to the surgery as it helped in the overall recovery of the child post-operation.

He said parents would be allowed to remain with the children during the anaesthesia procedures and until the child becomes unconscious.

“We have been allowing this to happen sporadically, but this is the first time that parents would not be required to take special permission,” he said.

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