Encyclopedia Of Family Health First Aid

Request a FREE 30-day online trial to this title at www.sagepub.com/freetrial What is unique about the process in the discussion of healthcare and interventions to use when working with families? What assessment tools provide guidance for healthcare providers as they determine interventions for families in their care? What are the changing dimensions of contemporary family life, and what impact do those dimensions have on health promotion for families? How is family healthcare changing in terms of practices, delivery systems, costs and insurance coverage? Students are able to explore these questions and more in the Encyclopedia of Family Health. Approximately 350 signed articles written by experts from such varied fields as health and nursing, social and behavioral sciences, and policy provide authoritative, cross-disciplinary coverage. Entries examine theory, research and policy as they relate to family practice in a manner that is accessible and jargon-free. From 'Adolescent Suicide' and 'Alternative Therapies' to 'Visitation during Hospitalization' and 'Weight Problems and Genetics', this work provides coverage of a variety of issues within a family context. The Encyclopedia of Family Health provides a comprehensive summary of theory, research, practice, and policy on family health and wellness promotion for students and researchers.

An eighteen-volume guide to family health which includes answers to commonly asked medical questions.

Produced in association with the Royal College of General Practitioners, one of world's leading organizations promoting family health, this clear and expert practical guide will help you diagnose a wide range of common conditions and ailments, and offers both conventional and complementary approaches to prevention and cure.

This guide provides up-to-the-minute information on everything to do with family health. It offers clear practical advice on first-aid, nursing sick children, care of the elderly and the maintenance of good health