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A parents' companion to understanding and effectively dealing with the issues facing an arthritic ch...
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A parents' companion to understanding and effectively dealing with the issues facing an arthritic child, surveying medical implications and the impact of illness on a family and in school situations. The co-authors outline various types of arthritis, their diagnosis and treatment, as well as the range of medications, therapies, and surgical treatments available. The emphasis is on making clear to the non-professional what tests mean and how to best monitor a child's progress, manage health care bureaucracies, and understand the emotional factors affecting the arthritic child at school and within the family. Includes forms to help organize medical information, and a compendium of agency resources. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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