Overview
Since publication of the fourth edition of this highly successful book, there have been a number of Government initiatives, reports and policies on how the health of children can best be protected and promoted. This revised fourth edition incorporates recent material on the National Service Framework, 'Every Child Matters', the public health report 'Choosing Health', and the Children Act. It has also been informed by new research on a variety of topics including Sure Start, obesity, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and language acquisition. Health for all Children 4/e (revised) continues the themes of previous editions, in particular highlighting the growing evidence that behavioural problems and educational failure are not inevitable, and can be prevented. Thus the role of screening for developmental problems, while not ignored, is set in the context of what can be done to promote language development, reading, and enthusiasm for learning. Changes made to the fourth edition, and continued in this revised edition, include dealing with the health care needs of children of school age as well as pre-school children. It also outlines the needs of special groups of children, including those who are vulnerable or disabled and those living in unusual circumstances. The legislative framework is outlined and hallmarks of good practice described. Promoting children's health is a key focus, with updated information on nutrition and injury prevention, and emphasis on the importance of parent education and support, language, and literacy skills, with a review of behavioural management programmes for parents. It also describes the duties laid on PCTs with regard to education and social services support. This established and successful book continues to be essential reading for all health professionals who work with children, whether in the community or at the receiving end of referrals. It will also provide vital background knowledge for those charged with the responsibility of planning, commissioning and monitoring. This revised fourth edition provides the most up to date evidence in a rapidly changing field.
Full Product Details
Author: David M B Hall (Emeritus Professor of Community Paediatrics, University of Sheffield; Honorary Consultant, Sheffield Children's NHS Trust, UK) ,
David Elliman (Consultant in Community Child Health, Islington PCT and Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Edition: 4th Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.70cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.616kg
ISBN: 9780198570844
ISBN 10: 0198570848
Pages: 422
Publication Date: 07 September 2006
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
This is a must read for all those pediatricians involved in grass root efforts to help make children healthier and safer. Doody's Notes
Author Information
Professor David Hall is the former President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, and was recently Chair of children sub-group of National Screening Committee. He is Chair of Working Parties on child health surveillance (preventative care for children), a Member of the National Taskforce for children, and has links with DFE (E) on code of practice, SureStart etc. He is interested in child disability (including the voluntary sector); child mental health; child protection; and early intervention. Dr David Elliman is NHS immunisation co-ordinator for South London, and a member of the Diagnostic Technologies & Screening Panel.
