Pediatrics

Theraplay?a pioneering application of attachment theory to clinical work-helps parents learn and practice how to provide the playful engagement, empathic responsiveness, and clear guidance that lead to secure attachment and lifelong mental health in...

The MRCPCH clinical examination assesses whether candidates have reached the standard in clinical skills expected of a newly appointed specialist registrar, while the DCH recognises the competence of GPs and other health professionals in caring for...

The author discusses the use of play therapy for children with behavioural, emotional or other psychological problems. The bulk of the text consists of highly readable annotated transcripts of therapeutic sessions that illustrate the principles. The...

This book will be a vital tool for all clinicians in the front line when an ill child presents with an acute illness. Experienced paediatricians, postgraduate doctors, primary care physicians, and paediatric nurses will find this a useful refresher, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780871137340Author Robin Karr-MorseFormat PaperbackPage Count 378Imprint Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly PressPublisher Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly...

Using a highly effective, case-based approach, Workbook in Practical Neonatology puts neonatal evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in a clinical context and tests your knowledge with questions and answers for each topic. You'll find authoritative...

This leading text is essential reading for all those working in the paediatric emergency medicine setting who require concise, highly practical guidance that incorporates the latest best practice and evidence-based guidelines. The Textbook of...

'There are two ways to open a child's head. The pretty way and the quick way. Usually I shave the hair, use a scalpel to nick the skin then apply an electro-cautery device to burn down to bone level. It's a slow, precise method and it leaves almost no...

The positive benefits of physical activity for physical and mental health are now widely acknowledged, yet levels of physical inactivity continue to be a major concern throughout the world. Understanding the psychology of physical activity has therefore...

"You know, Dr. Dan, that kid is from my planet."With in-depth descriptions of LEGO (R)-based therapy in action, this book explains how and why it helps to promote the development of social skills for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and...

Global impairment of the central nervous system, whether stable or progressive, is often called severe neurological impairment (SNI). A child who has SNI will be cared for both by specialist clinicians and by parents at home. A parent is a child's best...

Designed to accompany Nelson Textbook of Pediatricsand Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, Pediatric Decision-Making Strategies is a concise, user-friendly reference uses a unique algorithmic approach to facilitate diagnosis, testing, basic treatment of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780985496906Author Thomas R DuhamelFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Maret PublishingPublisher Maret PublishingWeight(grams) 286gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Succinct and highly illustrated, the third edition of this handy pocket guide enables practitioners to successfully manage common minor injuries in children at the point of care. Each chapter has been updated to reflect changes to the treatment for the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780645488609Author Holly BridgesFormat PaperbackPage Count 118Imprint Licensetothink PtyltdPublisher Licensetothink PtyltdWeight(grams) 145g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781934575826Author Vera Bernard-OpitzFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint AAPC PublishingPublisher AAPC PublishingWeight(grams) 594g

The foremost resource for parents and caregivers seeking ways to help their child increase comfort and overcome chronic pain Parents of a child in pain want nothing more than to offer immediate comfort. But a child with chronic or recurring pain...

This revised edition of Charles Brook's Handbook of Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology provides endocrinologists and pediatricians in training with a fully up-to-date clinical guide presenting evidence-based practice in the diagnosis, treatment, and...

Contributors: Arlene McCurtin, Damhnait Ni Mhurchu, Petro van deventer, Marie Kennedy, Ger McGuirk, Trish Morrison, Jeni MaloneAbout the AuthorArlene McCurtin is a lecturer in the Speech Language Therapy Department at the University of Limerick. Her area...

Paediatrics for The FRCS (Tr + Orth) Examination is a comprehensive revision resource providing candidates with over 200 high-quality questions to prepare for this challenging subject. Written and edited by consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeons...

In recent years, considerable professional attention has centered on the behavioral aspects of various childhood illnesses and injuries. Indeed, child health psychology has grown exponentially over the past decade. One index of this growth is found in...

From biomechanist and bestselling author Katy Bowman comes her eagerly anticipated guide to getting kids-from babies to preteens-and their families moving more, together, outside. Our kids are moving less than any other generation in human history;...

The essential guide to passing the MRCPCH Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP) exam. Closely aligned to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) theory examination syllabus and also reflective of current UK practice. Applied Knowledge...

The standard reference in the field, this acclaimed work synthesizes findings from hundreds of carefully selected studies of mental health treatments for children and adolescents. Chapters on frequently encountered clinical problems systematically review...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780804139809Author Tamar ChanskyFormat PaperbackPage Count 480Imprint Harmony BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 335gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

This highly readable book provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical guide to non-directive play therapy, which is an effective and ethically sound method of helping troubled children and adolescents with their emotional difficulties. It draws...

The foundations of health and wellbeing are laid down in pregnancy and the early years. Health for all Children takes a life course approach to child health, starting in pregnancy and extending to the age of seven to include transition into school, and...

A comprehensive approach to accurate ADHD diagnosis In Essentials of ADHD Assessment in Children and Adolescents, the authors provide a clear and informative road map for practitioners seeking to conduct state-of-the-art assessments for one of the most...

The Oxford Specialist Handbook in Paediatric Anaesthesia returns for a new edition with updated practical management advice, and detailed perioperative plans for a wide selection of basic and advanced paediatric procedures. Invaluable to trainees and...

Children's nurses require excellent clinical skills to provide high quality care to children and young people across a range of different ages. After the first year of their training, children's nursing students must master skills of increasing...

This is the first book of its kind to focus solely on the female athlete triad - its origins, its recognition, and most importantly, its management. Since the symptoms themselves cover a range of medical specialties, chapters are written by experts in a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646113620Author Albert KnappFormat PaperbackPage Count 174Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 322gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

Scholars have long argued that the developmental state of the human infant at birth is unique. This volume expands that argument, pointing out that many distinctively human characteristics can be traced to the fact that we give birth to infants who are...

Providing a comprehensive yet concise guide for trainee doctors, neonatal nurses and midwives, Essential Neonatal Medicine continues to be an indispensable resource that combines the depth and breadth of a textbook with the efficiency of a revision guide...

When is a hippopotamus not a hippopotamus? When it's a hypno-potamus! This book is written for mental health professionals working with children who have an understanding of child development as well as previous training in hypnotherapy. Harry...

Recent research has shown that art therapy can be particularly effective for children with autism and related communication disorders. The extensive range of symptoms experienced by autistic people makes them extremely individual in presentation, so any...

The go-to textbook on the increasingly important and rapidly evolving topic of medical ethicsClinical Ethics is the most popular clinically oriented guide to the complex field of medical ethics. It provides crystal-clear case-based coverage of ethical...

Enabling nurses to deliver safe and effective care and to achieve the best possible results for their patients, the Oxford Handbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing, 2nd edition is a concise and practical guide to all aspects of the nurse's role...

Written by clinicians with years of experience in paediatrics, this unique textbook is designed to promote quality and safe care of children, and reduce common clinical errors and delayed diagnoses through shared first-hand experiences. This book is for...

Modern medicine considers Autism to be an "incurable diagnosis," but Warrior Mom challenges this claim, sharing one mother's journey to heal her son.For any parent who has heard the chilling words "your child has autism," Tracy Slepcevic offers hope,...