Adolescent Health Care: A Practical GuideNeinstein is the editor and main contributor (not the sole author as indicated in the CiP) of this new edition of a reference first published in 1984. Emphasizing practical approaches, it provides an understanding of the disease process, defines differential diagnoses, and describes current treatment and procedures. Topics include: general considerations in adolescent health care, orthopedic problems and sports medicine, genitourinary disorders, eating disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, drug use and abuse, and psychosocial problems. Intended for practitioners and those preparing for board review exams. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
Contents
Normal Physical Growth and Development | 1 |
Adolescent Gynecology | 33 |
Psychosocial Development in Normal Adolescents | 35 |
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