Adolescent health care : a practical guide / [edited by] Lawrence S. Neinstein.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Neinstein, Lawrence S.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adolescent medicine--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Adolescent medicine.

Adolescent Medicine.

Medical Subjects:

Adolescent Medicine.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

xxvi, 1634 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, [2002]

Summary:

Established as the "bible" of adolescent medicine, Dr. Neinstein's best-selling clinical reference is now in its thoroughly updated Fourth Edition. This practical, easy-to-use guide has been a staple in health care facilities that treat adolescents, is widely used for board preparation, and is one of the basic books recommended by the American College of Physicians for their internal medicine library. New chapters in this edition cover diabetes mellitus (especially type 2), college health, nutritional/herbal supplements, depression and antidepressants, and abnormal Pap smears. Each of this edition's chapters includes listings of Websites where professionals, teenagers, and parents can find up-to-the-minute information.

Contents:

General considerations in adolescent health care

Endocrine problems

Cardiovascular problems

Orthopedic problems

Dermatological problems

Neurological disorders

Genitourinary disorders

Infectious diseases

Eating disorders

Miscellaneous medical disorders

Sexuality and family planning

Adolescent gynecology

Sexually transmitted diseases

Drug use and abuse

Psychosocial problems and concerns

Special considerations for health care providers.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0781728975

OCLC:

49360629