The lasting trauma of having a child in the NICU

I wanted to be sure and highlight The New York Times article today discussing the long-term potential trauma associated with having a child in the neonatal intensive care unit. These are the kind of underlying issues that physicians and nurses need to be aware of when speaking with patients and parents about treatment and health care decisions. Communication is not just about the current conversation, but all the previous conversations and experiences that color our perspective. And having a child in the NICU can make a lifelong impression.