Your Child with Arthritis: A Family Guide for Caregiving

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Year: 1996
Pages: 324
Binding Paperback
ISBN 801865344

Product Code: 756781027

Description

Lori B. Tucker (au). Designed to help those with the challenging task of raising a child with a rheumatic disease. Explores a range of solutions for med., emotional, & social & school-related problems, while emphasizing that children should be encouraged to enjoy as many activities as possible. Topics: the major types of childhood arthritis: juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, & scleroderma; diagnostic lab tests & procedures; medications, physical & occupational therapy, eye care, nutrition, & pain mgmt.; selecting your child’s doctor; what questions to ask the doctor; how to monitor your child’s progress; working with teachers & school admin.; health care insur.; & coping with the impact of illness on the family.

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