Children and Their Families: The Continuum of Care

ANNOTATION

The book contains predominantly color illustrations, with some black-and-white illustrations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Comprehensive text, with a unique interdisciplinary perspective, highlighting the role of the nurse working with all members of the health care team to meet the needs of children and their families. Full-color illustrations.

FROM THE CRITICS

Kathleen Simon

This is a comprehensive text covering traditional children's healthcare concerns. It also focuses on interdisciplinary care in a variety of settings in the community. The purpose is to provide comprehensive information on children's healthcare, including current content related to children's healthcare concerns as well as care pathways and nursing intervention classifications. It is written for nursing students and practicing nurses. The content is applicable to settings from home to clinics to inpatient settings. The content is well presented with color illustrations to aid in understanding. Numerous figures and tables highlight important information. The chapters have a consistent presentation which aids in use. They include special features such as care paths, teaching intervention plans, nursing intervention classifications, and clinical judgment questions. This book offers comprehensive child healthcare content in a clear presentation with many illustrations and tables for emphasis and clarification. It is a quality alternative to other well known child healthcare texts for nurses.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Kathleen A. Simon, RN, DNSc (Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing)Description: This is a comprehensive text covering traditional children's healthcare concerns. It also focuses on interdisciplinary care in a variety of settings in the community. Purpose: The purpose is to provide comprehensive information on children's healthcare, including current content related to children's healthcare concerns as well as care pathways and nursing intervention classifications. Audience: It is written for nursing students and practicing nurses. The content is applicable to settings from home to clinics to inpatient settings. Features: The content is well presented with color illustrations to aid in understanding. Numerous figures and tables highlight important information. The chapters have a consistent presentation which aids in use. They include special features such as care paths, teaching intervention plans, nursing intervention classifications, and clinical judgment questions. Assessment: This book offers comprehensive child healthcare content in a clear presentation with many illustrations and tables for emphasis and clarification. It is a quality alternative to other well known child healthcare texts for nurses.

RATING

4 Stars! from Doody

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