Overview

This new series is directed to healthcare professionals who increasingly need information on holistic approaches to chronic illness in response to the growing demand from patients. Managed care has deferred responsibility for initial diagnosis and treatment of chronic conditions to primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals. The University of California's Institute for Health and Aging predicts that by 2020, 134 million Americans will have some form of chronic condition that will cause personal limitations or disabilities. Only about 33% of these patients will be ""elderly"". This book provides current information of use to both health care providers and patients. The first part of the book covers material relevant to all chronic illnesses in both children and adolescents. This includes the effects on the child and family, problems of access, nutritional issues, complementary medicine, child abuse and ethical issues. The second part covers the majority of chronic illnesses.

Full Product Details

Author:   Michael J. Light
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
Dimensions:   Width: 15.00cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 22.60cm
Weight:   0.644kg
ISBN:  

9780071347204

ISBN 10:   0071347208
Pages:   453
Publication Date:   12 March 2001
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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

Reviews

This is an excellent resource for any clinic or physician that cares for a significant number of children with chronic illnesses. It is well organized and easy to read. Because of the broad approach that covers many complex subjects, it cannot go into much depth in any specific area. It will be necessary for interested readers to follow up with other resources for more in-depth information. The book fills a very important clinical need and provides an excellent resource of organizations and support groups who can help involved families and practitioners. ---------Weighted Numerical Score: 81 - 3 Stars

Author Information

Michael J. Light, MD, FAAP is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions