Chronic Dermatology Problems
Chronic Dermatology Problems Goldie Gianoulis-Alissandratos MS, FNP Rose Cassidy RN, MS, FNP Chronic Dermatology Problems INTRODUCTION The role of the primary care provider in the diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic…
CRITICAL CARE
Congenital Heart Disease and the Partially Repaired Heart
Congenital Heart Disease and the Partially Repaired Heart Caroline Tassey MS, CPNP INTRODUCTION Care of the child with heart disease can be a challenge for the primary care provider. The…
Chronic Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Pulmonary Disease Suzette Gjonaj MD Carol Green-Hernandez PHD, FNP-C Daniel Z. Aronzon MD, FAAP Jean Lavelle RN, MSN, FNP Mardhie E. Coleman RN, PhD(c) Hendrika J. Maltby RN, PhD,…
Chronic Allergies
Chronic Allergies Pradeep Sharma MD Allergic Diseases INTRODUCTION Allergic diseases, which include allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, anaphylaxis, and atopic dermatitis, are among the leading causes of office visits to the…
Hearing Impairment and Disorders
Hearing Impairment and Disorders Stella C. Laufer Turk MS, CCC-A, FAAA Anne C. Balant PhD, CCC-A INTRODUCTION Communication is the most fundamental component of human interaction and learning. Sound production,…
Congenital and Acquired Vision Disorders
Congenital and Acquired Vision Disorders Morton A. Alterman MD INTRODUCTION Education programs in primary care usually allow little time for exposure to ocular disease, despite vision being considered the dearest…
Environmental Hazards
Environmental Hazards Daniel Aronzon MD, FAAP Pradeep Sharma MD Richard Bachur MD Sunil K. Sood MD Vincent P. Beltrani MD PART I Lead Poisoning Daniel Aronzon MD INTRODUCTION In the…
Acute Endocrine Complaints
Acute Endocrine Complaints Pavel Fort MD Phyllis W. Speiser MD PART 1 Adrenal Insufficiency and Crisis Phyllis W. Speiser MD INTRODUCTION Adrenal insufficiency is important to recognize because of its…
The Interdisciplinary Team: The Social Worker as a Key Player in the Care of a Chronically Ill Child
The Interdisciplinary Team: The Social Worker as a Key Player in the Care of a Chronically Ill Child Goldie Mulak CSW, ACSW INTRODUCTION Optimal health care for children involves participation…
