Chronic Illness during Childhood and Adolescence: Psychological Aspects - Susan McQuiston - Paperback

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.Garrison, William T. is the author of 'Chronic Illness during Childhood and Adolescence: Psychological Aspects - Susan McQuiston - Paperback' with ISBN 9780803933330 and ISBN 0803933339.