Chronic Illness During Childhood and Adolescence
Download or Read eBook Chronic Illness During Childhood and Adolescence PDF written by William T. Garrison and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1989-07 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : William T. Garrison |
| Publisher | : SAGE Publications, Incorporated |
| Total Pages | : 168 |
| Release | : 1989-07 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015017915581 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Chronic Illness During Childhood and Adolescence by : William T. Garrison
Book excerpt: This book offers an overview of the critical issues in the assessment and treatment of children with chronic illnesses. Case vignettes, a literature review and the authors' clinical perspectives combine to inform about both the medical realities of chronic disease and the unique effects on psychological and developmental processes. There are sections on diabetes mellitus, asthma, cystic fibrosis, sickle-cell anemia, childhood cancers and paediatric AIDS. Developmental issues are considered, as are key issues of a case study approach.
