pediatrics

Introduces the professions which allow for specialization in child health care, including pediatric medicine, nursing, social work, psychiatry, medical technology, physical therapy, and nutrition.

Contains over one hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about the symptoms and treatments of children's illnesses and health problems; and includes tips on safety, prevention, and first aid.

Uses the daily activities of one doctor to describe the work of a pediatrician.

A comprehensive guide to the care of infants and children from prebirth through adolescence that discusses social, emotional, and physical development as well as a variety of special concerns, such as premature babies, discipline, sexual identity, bullying, and drug and alcohol use.

Guide for parents to getting the best medical treatment for their child that includes specific symptoms and how they should be treated.

Provides practical guidance on children's physical, intellectual, and psychological health from birth to age eleven, and covers over 120 conditions and diseases as well as first aid.

Describes the career of a pediatrician including educational requirements, duties, workplace, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions.