Dealing with the health care needs of children of school age, as well as pre-school children, this book also outlines the needs of special groups of children, including those who are disabled and those living in unusual circumstances. It is useful for health professionals working with children in the community or at the receiving end of referrals.

Since the publication of the fourth edition of this highly successful book, there have been a number of Government initiatives, reports and policies on how the health of children can best be protected and promoted. This revised fourth edition incorporates recent material on the National Service Framework, 'every child matters', the public health report 'choosing health', and the Children Act. It has also been informed by new research on a variety of topics including autism, obesity, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and language acquisition. "Health for all Children 4/e" (revised) continues the themes of previous editions, in particular highlighting the growing evidence that behavioural problems and educational failure are not inevitable, and can be prevented. Thus, the role of screening for developmental problems, while not ignored, is set in the context of what can be done to promote language development, reading, and enthusiasm for learning. Changes made to the fourth edition, and continued in this revised edition, include dealing with the health care needs of children of school age, as well as pre-school children.;It also outlines the needs of special groups of children, including those who are vulnerable or disabled and those living in unusual circumstances. The legislative framework is outlined and hallmarks of good practice described. Promoting children's health is a key focus, with updated information on nutrition and injury prevention, and emphasis on the importance of parent education and support, language, and literacy skills, with a review of behavioural management programmes for parents. It also describes the duties laid on PCTs with regard to education and social services support. This established and successful book continues to be essential reading for all health professionals who work with children, whether in the community or at the receiving end of referrals. It will also provide vital background knowledge for those charged with the responsibility of planning, commissioning and monitoring. This revised fourth edition provides the most up to date evidence in a rapidly changing field.

Publisher:

USA Oxford University Press

ISBN:

9780198570844

Publication date:

August 2006

Length:

232mm

Width:

159mm

Thickness:

21mm

Weight:

621g

Edition:

4th Edition, Revised

Pages:

399

Illustrations:

Illustrated

Readership:

Research & professional

Illustrated:

Illustrated

This is a must read for all those pediatricians involved in grass root efforts to help make children healthier and safer. Doody's Notes