Primary Care of the Child with a Chronic Condition |
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| Author:
| Allen, Patricia
Vessey, Judith A. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-323-00883-9 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 1999 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
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| Imprint: | Mosby |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $74.95 |
Book Description:
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PRIMARY CARE OF THE CHILD WITH A CHRONIC CONDITION provides pediatric health care professionals with the knowledge necessary to give comprehensive primary care to children with special needs and their families. Part I addresses the major issues common to care of all children with chronic conditions: the role of the primary care provider, the impact of a chronic condition on the child's development; the impact on the family; school issues; ethical and cultural concerns; and the...
More DescriptionPRIMARY CARE OF THE CHILD WITH A CHRONIC CONDITION provides pediatric health care professionals with the knowledge necessary to give comprehensive primary care to children with special needs and their families. Part I addresses the major issues common to care of all children with chronic conditions: the role of the primary care provider, the impact of a chronic condition on the child's development; the impact on the family; school issues; ethical and cultural concerns; and the financial resources needed to support the care of a child with a chronic condition. Part II identifies specific chronic conditions and the alterations in standard primary care practices needed to promote optimum health.