therapeutic medical play

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-008640",
  "term": "therapeutic medical play",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "The use of games, toys, books, art, and role playing, sometimes with real or pretend medical equipment, to help children understand and become more comfortable with medical tests, procedures, treatments, and their illness. Therapeutic medical play gives children a way to express their feelings, fears, and anxieties and helps them learn ways to cope with things that may be stressful or upsetting.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/therapeutic-medical-play/"
}