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OverviewSince publication of the fourth edition of this highly successful book, there have been a number of Government initiatives, reports and policies on how the health of children can best be protected and promoted. This revised fourth edition incorporates recent material on the National Service Framework, 'Every Child Matters', the public health report 'Choosing Health', and the Children Act. It has also been informed by new research on a variety of topics including Sure Start, obesity, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and language acquisition. Health for all Children 4/e (revised) continues the themes of previous editions, in particular highlighting the growing evidence that behavioural problems and educational failure are not inevitable, and can be prevented. Thus the role of screening for developmental problems, while not ignored, is set in the context of what can be done to promote language development, reading, and enthusiasm for learning. Changes made to the fourth edition, and continued in this revised edition, include dealing with the health care needs of children of school age as well as pre-school children. It also outlines the needs of special groups of children, including those who are vulnerable or disabled and those living in unusual circumstances. The legislative framework is outlined and hallmarks of good practice described. Promoting children's health is a key focus, with updated information on nutrition and injury prevention, and emphasis on the importance of parent education and support, language, and literacy skills, with a review of behavioural management programmes for parents. It also describes the duties laid on PCTs with regard to education and social services support. This established and successful book continues to be essential reading for all health professionals who work with children, whether in the community or at the receiving end of referrals. It will also provide vital background knowledge for those charged with the responsibility of planning, commissioning and monitoring. This revised fourth edition provides the most up to date evidence in a rapidly changing field. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David M B Hall (Emeritus Professor of Community Paediatrics, University of Sheffield; Honorary Consultant, Sheffield Children's NHS Trust, UK) , David Elliman (Consultant in Community Child Health, Islington PCT and Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Edition: 4th Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 15.70cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.616kg ISBN: 9780198570844ISBN 10: 0198570848 Pages: 422 Publication Date: 07 September 2006 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents1: Health for all children 2: Health promotion focus on parents 3: Promoting child development 4: Child health promotion - opportunities for primary prevention 5: Health promotion and health care for school aged children and young people 6: Secondary prevention: early detection and the role of screening 7: Physical examination 8: Growth monitoring and nutrition 9: Laboratory and radiological screening tests 10: Iron deficiency 11: Screening for hearing defects 12: Screening for vision defects 13: Identifying children with developmental and behavioural problems 14: Children with disabilities and special education needs 15: Child protection programme 16: Children in special circumstances 17: Personal child health records and minimum dataset 18: The universal programme 19: Implementing the programmeReviewsThis is a must read for all those pediatricians involved in grass root efforts to help make children healthier and safer. Doody's Notes Author InformationProfessor David Hall is the former President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, and was recently Chair of children sub-group of National Screening Committee. He is Chair of Working Parties on child health surveillance (preventative care for children), a Member of the National Taskforce for children, and has links with DFE (E) on code of practice, SureStart etc. He is interested in child disability (including the voluntary sector); child mental health; child protection; and early intervention. Dr David Elliman is NHS immunisation co-ordinator for South London, and a member of the Diagnostic Technologies & Screening Panel. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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