Community Paediatrics
By- Leon Polnay, BSc, MB, BS, FRCP, FRCPCH, DCH, Professor of Community Paediatrics, University of Nottingham, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
This title provides an introduction to child health in the community for those with some experience of clinical pediatrics and is an excellent text for self-directed learning and examination preparation. Its emphasis is on the social and educational significance of pediatric problems.
Paperback, 640 Pages
Published: June 2002
Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
ISBN: 978-0-443-06348-0
Contents
- Introduction
Origins of Community Paediatrics
SCIENCES AND THEIR APPLICATION
Epidemiology
Psychology
Development
Genetics
Nutrition
Health Promotion
Growth
Health Economics
Management and Teamwork
SERVICES
Health Services
Child Health in Primary Care
Community Health Nursing
Education
Social Services
Social Security
Legal framework and practice
Voluntary Organisations
PROGRAMMES -
Child Health Promotion
Infection : prevention and management
Prevention of Unintentional Injuries
Health Inequalities and their reduction
Child Protection
Adolescent Health
General Paediatrics in a Community Setting
Asthma
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS -
BEHAVIOUR
Emotional Development and Disorder
Emotional and Behavioural Problems
Counselling
SPECIAL NEEDS - DISABILITY
Special needs - introduction
Physical disability
Learning and Health
Vision
Hearing
Language
Learning Disability
Adult Outcomes
Support Organisations
Sources of information
