Primary Care of the Child With a Chronic Condition E-Book: Primary Care of the Child With a Chronic Condition E-Book
Written by nurse practitioners for nurse practitioners, this one-of-a-kind resource provides the expert guidance you need to provide comprehensive primary care to children with special needs and their families. It addresses specific conditions that require alterations in standard primary care and offers practical advice on managing the major issues common to children with chronic conditions. A consistent format makes it easy to locate essential information on each condition. Plus, valuable resources help you manage the issues and gaps in health care coverage that may hinder quality care. - This is the only book authored by Nurse Practitioners that focuses on managing the primary health care needs of children with chronic conditions. - More than 60 expert contributors provide the most current information available on specific conditions. - Comprehensive summary boxes at the end of all chronic conditions chapters provide at-a-glance access to key information. - Resource lists at the end of each chronic condition chapter direct you to helpful websites, national organizations, and additional sources of information that you can share with parents and families. - Updated references ensure you have access to the most current, evidence-based coverage of the latest research findings and management protocols. - Four new chapters — Celiac Disease, Eating Disorders, Muscular Dystrophy, and Obesity — keep you up to date with the latest developments in treating these conditions. - Autism content is updated with the latest research on autism spectrum disorders, including current methods of evaluation, identification, and management. - Coverage of systems of care features new information on how to help families obtain high-quality and cost-effective coordinated services within our complex health care system. - Easy-to-find boxes in the chronic conditions chapters summarize important information on treatment, associated problems, clinical manifestations, and differential diagnosis.
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Primary Care of the Child With a Chronic Condition E-Book: Primary Care of the Child With a Chronic Condition E-Book
Written by nurse practitioners for nurse practitioners, this one-of-a-kind resource provides the expert guidance you need to provide comprehensive primary care to children with special needs and their families. It addresses specific conditions that require alterations in standard primary care and offers practical advice on managing the major issues common to children with chronic conditions. A consistent format makes it easy to locate essential information on each condition. Plus, valuable resources help you manage the issues and gaps in health care coverage that may hinder quality care. - This is the only book authored by Nurse Practitioners that focuses on managing the primary health care needs of children with chronic conditions. - More than 60 expert contributors provide the most current information available on specific conditions. - Comprehensive summary boxes at the end of all chronic conditions chapters provide at-a-glance access to key information. - Resource lists at the end of each chronic condition chapter direct you to helpful websites, national organizations, and additional sources of information that you can share with parents and families. - Updated references ensure you have access to the most current, evidence-based coverage of the latest research findings and management protocols. - Four new chapters — Celiac Disease, Eating Disorders, Muscular Dystrophy, and Obesity — keep you up to date with the latest developments in treating these conditions. - Autism content is updated with the latest research on autism spectrum disorders, including current methods of evaluation, identification, and management. - Coverage of systems of care features new information on how to help families obtain high-quality and cost-effective coordinated services within our complex health care system. - Easy-to-find boxes in the chronic conditions chapters summarize important information on treatment, associated problems, clinical manifestations, and differential diagnosis.
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Primary Care of the Child With a Chronic Condition E-Book: Primary Care of the Child With a Chronic Condition E-Book

Primary Care of the Child With a Chronic Condition E-Book: Primary Care of the Child With a Chronic Condition E-Book

Primary Care of the Child With a Chronic Condition E-Book: Primary Care of the Child With a Chronic Condition E-Book

Primary Care of the Child With a Chronic Condition E-Book: Primary Care of the Child With a Chronic Condition E-Book

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Written by nurse practitioners for nurse practitioners, this one-of-a-kind resource provides the expert guidance you need to provide comprehensive primary care to children with special needs and their families. It addresses specific conditions that require alterations in standard primary care and offers practical advice on managing the major issues common to children with chronic conditions. A consistent format makes it easy to locate essential information on each condition. Plus, valuable resources help you manage the issues and gaps in health care coverage that may hinder quality care. - This is the only book authored by Nurse Practitioners that focuses on managing the primary health care needs of children with chronic conditions. - More than 60 expert contributors provide the most current information available on specific conditions. - Comprehensive summary boxes at the end of all chronic conditions chapters provide at-a-glance access to key information. - Resource lists at the end of each chronic condition chapter direct you to helpful websites, national organizations, and additional sources of information that you can share with parents and families. - Updated references ensure you have access to the most current, evidence-based coverage of the latest research findings and management protocols. - Four new chapters — Celiac Disease, Eating Disorders, Muscular Dystrophy, and Obesity — keep you up to date with the latest developments in treating these conditions. - Autism content is updated with the latest research on autism spectrum disorders, including current methods of evaluation, identification, and management. - Coverage of systems of care features new information on how to help families obtain high-quality and cost-effective coordinated services within our complex health care system. - Easy-to-find boxes in the chronic conditions chapters summarize important information on treatment, associated problems, clinical manifestations, and differential diagnosis.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780323080880
Publisher: Mosby, Incorporated
Publication date: 06/25/2009
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 880
File size: 8 MB

Table of Contents

Part One: Concepts in Primary Pediatric Care1. The Primary Care Provider and Children with Chronic Conditions2. Chronic Conditions and Child Development3. School and the Child with a Chronic Condition4. Transitions to Adulthood5. Chronic Conditions and the Family6. Family Culture and Chronic Conditions7. Ethics and the Child with a Chronic Condition8. Financing Health Care for Children with Chronic Conditions 9. Systems of Care for Children with Chronic ConditionsPart Two: Chronic Conditions10. Allergies11. Asthma12. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder13. Autism14. Bleeding Disorders15. Bone Marrow Transplantation16. Cancer17. Celiac Disease—NEW! 18. Cerebral Palsy 19. Cleft Lip and Palate20. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia 21. Congenital Heart Disease22. Cystic Fibrosis23. Diabetes Mellitus (Types 1 and 2)24. Down Syndrome25. Eating Disorders—NEW! 26. Epilepsy27. Fragile X Syndrome28. HIV Infection and AIDS 29. Hydrocephalus30. Inflammatory Bowel Disease31. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis32. Kidney Disease, Chronic33. Mood Disorders34. Muscular Dystrophy—NEW! 35. Myelodysplasia 36. Obesity—NEW! 37. Organ Transplantation38. Phenylketonuria39. Prematurity 40. Sickle Cell Disease 41. Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder42. Traumatic Brain Injury
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