Union Settlement & Metropolitan

Hospital

Teddy Bear Clinic

Teddy Bear Clinicsaround the country

General Objectives

increase familiarity with the routine in different areas of the hospital

decrease anxiety with routine medical procedures

Role play the physician examiner

General Objectives

increase familiarity with medical equipment used in routine clinic visit

Stethoscope

Otoscope

Ophthalmoscope

Sphygmomanometer baby cuffs

Tongue blade

Bandaids

Specific Objectives

Other topics that can be introduced via an established Teddy Bear Clinic.

These topics can be expanded as needed for slightly older students etc.

Specific ObjectivesHygiene

learn that washing hands is a critical part of the doctor visit

learn to wash hands with proper technique before examining Teddy

Nutrition learn that the doctor will check Teddy’s weight and height and ask about exercise

learn that Teddy needs to drink less juice and more water

Specific ObjectivesInjury Prevention

learn that Teddy is at risk for injury if he is not wearing a bicycle helmet

Asthma

learn that Teddy can take medicines that will keep him from getting sick

Format10 children – 2 groups

(5 “parents” with their teddy bear “patients”)

(5 examiners with white coats)

Examiners will take turns interviewing a “parent” and examining a “patient” with the different equipment. The preceptor will prompt them to ask questions related to the Specific Objectives. Every child gets an opportunity to role play the examiner and the parent.

Prerequisites

Exam table ( 2 school desks with paper rolls)

Small white coats (5)

Teddy bear patients (favorite stuffed toy brought by students; should have extras in case some children are without)

Medical equipment (brought by Dr. Mack)

Clinic preceptors (Dr. Mack and resident)

Future directions

May also add and ADMITTING station

give ID bands to all “patients”

ER station

learn about scrapes and sprains etc.

X-RAY station

Teddy Bear Clinic @ Union Settlement

Teddy Bear Clinic @ Union Settlement

Teddy Bear Clinic @ Union Settlement

Teddy Bear Clinic @ Union Settlement