Editorial Reviews
Book Description This comprehensive and practical guide to the health issues and concerns of students from birth through age 21 is thoroughly revised and updated in the newest edition. The book provides easy-access to information on developmental stages, learning domains, acute and chronic illnesses, medical syndromes, substance abuse, special education and emergency illness. New topics include diseases and medications, DSM-IV disorders, violence, adolescent health, 21st century challenges, neuroscience findings from the genome project, and biotechnology information related to growth and health. MANUAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH, 2ND EDITION is small, light weight, and very portable. Created for use in school and community settings, this new edition is a valuable resource for every nurse or educator who works with children.
Book Info Napa County Office of Education, CA. Text, in outline format, addresses issues faced by school nurses. Takes a best-practice approach and features moral, spiritual, and psychosexual development; tattooing and body piercing; bioterrorism and disaster preparedness; and includes the latest growth charts. Previous edition: c1986. Softcover. DNLM: School Nursing. |