K. Krapp – The Gale Encyclopedia of Children’s Health (4 Volume set)

Автор: K. Krapp
Название книги: The Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health (4 Volume set)
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Медицина
Страницы: 2100
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

The Gale Encyclopedia of Children’s Health is a
medical reference product designed to inform and educate
readers about a wide variety of health issues
related to children, ranging from prenatal to adolescence.
Thomson Gale believes the product to be comprehensive,
but not necessarily definitive. It is intended
to supplement, not replace, consultation with a physician
or other healthcare practitioner. While Thomson Gale
has made substantial efforts to provide information that
is accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date, Thomson
Gale makes no representations or warranties of any
kind, including without limitation, warranties of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose, nor does
it guarantee the accuracy, comprehensiveness, or timeliness
of the information contained in this product. Readers
should be aware that the universe of medical
knowledge is constantly growing and changing, and that
differences of medical opinion exist among authorities.
They are also advised to seek professional diagnosis and
treatment for any medical condition, and to discuss
information obtained from this book with their healthcare
provider.

The Gale Encyclopedia of Children’s Health: Infancy
Through Adolescence (GECH) is a one-stop source for
medical information that covers common and rare diseases
and medical conditions, immunizations and drugs,
procedures, and developmental issues. It particularly
addresses parents’ concerns about their children’s health
from before birth through age 18. The book avoids medical
jargon, making it easier for the layperson to use. The
Gale Encyclopedia of Children’s Health presents authoritative,
balanced information and is more comprehensive
than single-volume family medical guides.
SCOPE
Approximately 600 full-length articles are included in
The Gale Encyclopedia of Children’s Health. Articles
follow a standardized format that provides information
at a glance. Rubrics include:
Diseases/Disorders
Definition
Description
Demographics
Causes and symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis
Prevention
Parental concerns
Resources
Key terms
Procedures
Definition
Purpose
Description
Risks
Normal results
Parental concerns
Resources
Key terms
Immunizations/Drugs
Definition
Description
General use
Precautions
Side effects
Interactions
Parental concerns
Resources
Key terms
Development
Definition
Description
Common problems
Parental concerns
Resources
Key terms
A preliminary list of diseases, conditions, procedures,
drugs, and developmental issues was compiled from a
wide variety of sources, including professional medical
guides and textbooks, as well as consumer guides and
encyclopedias. The advisory board, composed of seven
doctors with specialties in pediatric medicine, evaluated
the topics and made suggestions for inclusion. Final
selection of topics to include was made by the medical
advisors in conjunction with Thomson Gale editors.

ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS
The essays were compiled by experienced medical
writers, including healthcare practitioners and educators,
pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
GECH medical advisors reviewed all of the completed
essays to insure that they are appropriate, up-to-date, and
medically accurate.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
The Gale Encyclopedia of Children’s Health has been
designed with ready reference in mind:
Straight alphabetical arrangement allows users to
locate information quickly.
Bold faced terms function as print hyperlinks that
point the reader to related entries in the encyclopedia.
A list of key terms is provided where appropriate to
define unfamiliar words or concepts used within the
context of the essay. Additional terms may be found
in the glossary.
Cross-references placed throughout the encyclopedia
direct readers to where information on subjects without
their own entries can be found. Synonyms are also
cross-referenced.
A Resources section directs users to sources of
further medical information.
An appendix of updated growth charts from the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control for children from birth
through age 20 is included.
An appendix of common childhood medications is
arranged alphabetically and includes descriptions of
each drug and important information about their uses.
A comprehensive general index allows users to easily
target detailed aspects of any topic, including Latin
names.
GRAPHICS
The Gale Encyclopedia of Children’s Health is
enhanced with approximately 300 full-color images,
including photos, tables, and customized line drawings.