Synopses & Reviews
A global approach to chronic childhood disorders of children and adolescents
*Useful to both health care providers and their patients
*Describes all common and important pediatric chronic conditions and how they should be treated
*Examines alternative treatment approaches, nutrition, family and ethical issues, and child abuse
*Extensive appendices provide resource information and
Internet links for support organizations
Invaluable to anyone who treats children!
The Hazelden Chronic Illness Series offers clear and relevant information and practical advice on the treatment of chronic illness and related aspects of healthcare. Drawing on over fifty years of clinical experience and research at the Hazelden Foundation, the series provides authoritative coverage of a wide-range of topics critical to healthcare providers, students, and patients. This publishing alliance between Hazelden and McGraw-Hill, the worlds premier publisher of references and career tools for the medical profession, provides the depth and breadth of coverage you would expect when two industry leaders join forces.
The HAZELDEN CHRONIC ILLNESS SERIES LIBRARY
Brought to you by McGraw-Hill and the Hazelden Foundation
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Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 417-420) and index.
Table of Contents
PART I. General Considerations
1. CHRONIC ILLNESS IN CHILDREN
2. HEALTH MAINTENANCE
3. IMPACT ON THE CHILD & FAMILY
4. NUTRITION
5. EATING DISORDERS
6. *COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
7. *DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES
8. *REHABILITATION
*9. SENSORY DISORDERS
*10. MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
11. SURGICAL & ORTHOPEDIC PROBLEMS
12. HOME CARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPENDENCE
13. CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
14. ETHICAL & LEGAL ISSUES
PART II. Description of Conditions
15. GENETIC DISORDERS
16. METABOLIC DISORDERS
17. ENDOCRINE DISORDERS
18. ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY
19. INFECTIOUS DISEASES
20. PULMONARY DISORDERS
21. CARDIAC DISORDERS
22. RENAL DISEASE
23. GASTRO-INTESTINAL DISORDERS
24. HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY DISORDERS
25. DISORDERS OF NEUROLOGY
26. PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
27. RHEUMATIC DISORDERS
28. DERMATOLOGIC DISORDERS
Appendix
General Information
Health Resources
Bibliography
Index