Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Child Adolescent Care

This new book, written by an experienced nurse, health visitor and teacher, uses a problem-based approach that relates to conditions presenting in everyday practice.

Features

* The first book on this subject written by a qualified nurse/health visitor who is also a complementary therapist.
Provides practical, problem-based information on common conditions
Advises on the use of alternative therapies in an holistic manner: ie supporting not only the patient but also the family
Information is evidence-based and in line with the principles of SCOPE

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Complementary Therapies
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

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Prelims, Contents list, Foreword, Preface, Acknowledgements
Section 1- Professional Issues
Chapter 1 - Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Chapter 2- Clinical Effectiveness, clinical supervision and legal and professional issues

Section 2 - 0-11 years

Chapter 3- Problems related to breathing, Chapter 4- Problems related to rest and sleep, Chapter 5- Problems related to pain, Chapter 6- Problems related to eating and drinking, Chapter 7- Problems related to elimination, Chapter 8- Problems related to mobility, Chapter 9- Problems related to washing and dressing
Section 3- 11-16 years
Chapter 10 - Problems with communication, Chapter 11- Problems related to sleep, Chapter 12-Problems relating to expressing sexuality, Chapter 13- Problems related to washing and dressing, Chapter 14- Problems with eating and drinking, Chapter 15- Problems with elimination, Chapter 16- Problems related to working and playing
Recommended Reading
Appendix 1- CAM Assessment tool
Appendix 2- Useful addresses
Appendix 3- Useful web sites