Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools: A Quick Reference Guide (American Academy of Pediatrics)

American Academy Of Pediatrics (AAP)

ISBN 10: 1581102992 / ISBN 13: 9781581102994

Published by American Academy of Pediatrics, 2009

Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly! Seller Inventory # DBV.1581102992.G

Synopsis:

This all-new guide provides resources and strategies to help care for children with chronic medical conditions and special health care needs in the community and school setting. Covers a spectrum of chronic illnesses, acute situations, and selected developmental and behavioral problems, with a special emphasis on children with special health care needs. Includes more than 35 condition-specific quick reference fact sheets, signs and symptoms, when to call emergency services, medication administration, and ready-to-use sample forms and care plans.

About the Author: Elaine A. Donoghue, MD, FAAP, is vice chair for academic affairs at Lehigh Valley Health Network and a general academic pediatrician.  She is the past cochair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Early Childhood and authored the policy statement on quality early education and child care.  Her background is in early childhood health, child protection, telehealth and pediatric education.  Dr Donoghue received her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and her doctorate in medicine from Tulane University School of Medicine.

Colleen A. Kraft, MD, MBA, FAAP, is the 2018 President of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Her background includes work in primary care pediatrics, pediatric education, and health care financing. Dr. Kraft received her undergraduate degree at Virginia Tech and her M.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University. She completed her residency in Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Kraft’s work in early childhood and population health seeks to translate the goals of health equity into medical practice.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care ...
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good