Primary Pediatric Care

ISBN-10: 0323008313
ISBN-13: 9780323008310
Category: Medical
Pages: 2199
Language: English
Published: 2001
Publisher: Mosby Incorporated
Authors: Robert A. Hoekelman, Henry M. Adam, Nicholas M. Nelson

Description

The thoroughly updated, New Edition of this classic text offers comprehensive coverage of the primary care of children and adolescents. Introductory sections explore fundamental principles of pediatric practice; then, individual sections provide you with easy, alphabetical access to essential guidance on Childhood Behaviors, Presenting Signs and Symptoms, Specific Clinical Problems, and Critical Situations. This practical organization makes it simple to find state-of-the-art information on a full range of commonly encountered pediatric problems. Delivers outstanding coverage of molecular genetics, inherited metabolic diseases, endocrine disorders, immunological syndromes, collagen vascular diseases, and hematological disorders Includes in-depth information on psychosocial illnesses and behavioral problems in childhood artd adolescence Explores the management of chronic diseases Presents detailed discussions of screening, prevention, and health maintenance Offers important insights about family.structure and function, school health, community resources, and the organizing and financing of a pediatrics practice Features extensive revisions to reflect all of the latest developments in pediatric evaluation and management. Presents new chapters on Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies, Family Systems Approach to the Care of Children, Pediatrics and Managed Care, School Readiness and Screening for Behavioral Problems. Provides new boxes throughout the text which highlight When to Refer and When to Hospitalize. Features extensive revisions to reflect all of the latest developments in pediatric evaluation and management. Presents new chapters on Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies (Ch. 28) Domestic Violence and the Family (Ch. 61) Family Systems Approach to the Care of Children (Ch. 22) Homelessness and the Family (Ch. 65) Pediatrics and Managed Care (Ch. 2) School Readiness (Ch. 72) and Screening for Behavioral Problems (Ch. 20). Provides new boxes throughout the text which highlight When to Refer and When to Hospitalize. Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-576-6

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