A Guide to Getting the Best Health Care for Your Child

A Guide to Getting the Best Health Care for Your Child
Author: Roy Benaroch M.D.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2007-01-30
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1573566977

Roy Benaroch, MD, explains how to find your ideal pediatrician, how to get the most out of every visit, how to schedule to your advantage, and other office tricks. Perhaps more important, he explains how to assure your pediatrician has kept up to date, and how to understand what lab reports and tests mean and whether they are necessary. The best ways to choose and use all aspects of pediatric care are covered: traditional medicine, alternative medicine, hospitals, emergency rooms, telephone calls, insurance, sources of medical information, and more. Every profession has its secrets that would make all of our lives better if we knew that inside' information. In this book, Roy Benaroch. MD reveals the secrets' of pediatrics that could help every parent and child. Benaroch offers practical information about choosing and using a pediatrician's office, from how to avoid waiting for an appointment to how to know a medical practice that is of poor quality. He also explains how to find your ideal pediatrician, how to get the most out of every doctor visit, and how to schedule to your advantage, as well as other office tricks. This is a practical and useful guide that tells parents exactly what they need to know. The best ways to choose and use all aspects of pediatric care are covered: traditional medicine, alternative medicine, hospitals, emergency rooms, telephone calls, insurance, sources of medical information and more. Benaroch explains how to assure your pediatrician has kept his or her knowledge up to date in the fast-changing field of medicine, how to understand what lab reports and tests mean and whether they are necessary, and how to know when medications or the use of alternative medicine may be fine - or dangerous - for your child. This pediatrician, himself a father of three, also tells us the best way to choose insurance policies for children's health care, and get the most we can out of the insurance policy chosen.

America's Children

America's Children
Author: Institute of Medicine and National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 217
Release: 1998-11-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309065607

America's Children is a comprehensive, easy-to-read analysis of the relationship between health insurance and access to care. The book addresses three broad questions: How is children's health care currently financed? Does insurance equal access to care? How should the nation address the health needs of this vulnerable population? America's Children explores the changing role of Medicaid under managed care; state-initiated and private sector children's insurance programs; specific effects of insurance status on the care children receive; and the impact of chronic medical conditions and special health care needs. It also examines the status of "safety net" health providers, including community health centers, children's hospitals, school-based health centers, and others and reviews the changing patterns of coverage and tax policy options to increase coverage of private-sector, employer-based health insurance. In response to growing public concerns about uninsured children, last year Congress voted to provide $24 billion over five years for new state insurance initiatives. This volume will serve as a primer for concerned federal policymakers and regulators, state agency officials, health plan decisionmakers, health care providers, children's health advocates, and researchers.

Taking Care of Your Child, Ninth Edition

Taking Care of Your Child, Ninth Edition
Author: Robert Pantell
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2015-07-07
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0738218367

The bestselling indispensable resource for parents and caregivers, covering more than 175 common symptoms and health care problems, to raise a healthy, happy child For more than forty years, Taking Care of Your Child has been the go-to resource for parents and caregivers. It offers the most recent information on critical childcare issues, from what to do in the event of a minor injury to everyday issues such as common allergies and ailments. Covering everything from birth to infancy and toddlerhood, to first concerns, growth and development, and the most common injuries and concerns through adolescence, Taking Care of Your Child is easy to use, even in a crisis: you can simply look up a symptom to find a complete explanation of probable causes, how to treat the problem at home, and when to see a doctor. With the very latest on ADHD, autism, breast-feeding, childhood depression and obesity, discipline, immunizations, and more, the book also features sections on youth sports and head trauma, genetic screening, and minimizing risks of medical procedures.

A Guide to Child Health

A Guide to Child Health
Author: Michaela Glöckler
Publisher: Floris Books
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2013-09-19
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1782500235

This acclaimed guide to children's physical, psychological and spiritual development is now available in a fourth revised edition. Combining up-to-date medical advice with issues of development and education, this is a definitive guide for parents. This is the book for anyone who has ever wanted a deeper understanding of their children's illnesses, or sought a more holistic approach to children's health. As well as comprehensively covering medical issues, it also discusses parenting techniques, education, spirituality and play -- a truly integrated approach to all aspects of raising healthy children in the broadest sense. The authors have over 20 years' experience treating children at Herdecke Hospital, Germany, which is run using anthroposophical principles. The fourth edition includes updates on treatments for tonsilitis, croup, sunstroke and headlice. The section on vaccinations includes the latest recommendations including measles, meningococcal and HPV. There is also a new section on electromagnetic pollution, including mobile (cell) phones.

Fostering Healthy Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Development in Children and Youth

Fostering Healthy Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Development in Children and Youth
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2020-01-18
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 030948202X

Healthy mental, emotional, and behavioral (MEB) development is a critical foundation for a productive adulthood. Much is known about strategies to support families and communities in strengthening the MEB development of children and youth, by promoting healthy development and also by preventing and mitigating disorder, so that young people reach adulthood ready to thrive and contribute to society. Over the last decade, a growing body of research has significantly strengthened understanding of healthy MEB development and the factors that influence it, as well as how it can be fostered. Yet, the United States has not taken full advantage of this growing knowledge base. Ten years later, the nation still is not effectively mitigating risks for poor MEB health outcomes; these risks remain prevalent, and available data show no significant reductions in their prevalence. Fostering Healthy Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Development in Children and Youth: A National Agenda examines the gap between current research and achievable national goals for the next ten years. This report identifies the complexities of childhood influences and highlights the need for a tailored approach when implementing new policies and practices. This report provides a framework for a cohesive, multidisciplinary national approach to improving MEB health.

Take Charge of Your Child's Health

Take Charge of Your Child's Health
Author: George Wootan
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Total Pages: 372
Release: 1992
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780517573655

Proceeding from the assumption that physicians can best care for children only in cooperation with parents, Dr. George Wootan, a family practitioner for more than 20 years, presents a valuable medical guide that will help parents recognize childhood ailments, treat minor injuries, and become familiar with a well-child pediatric examination. 25 illustrations.

How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor

How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor
Author: Robert S. Mendelsohn, MD
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 306
Release: 1987-05-12
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0345342763

Dr. Robert Mendelsohn, renowned pediatrician and author advises parents on home treatment and diagnosis of colds and flus, childhood illnesses, vision and hearing problems, allergies, and more. PLUS, a complete section on picking the right doctor for your child, step-by-step instructions for knowing when to call a doctor, and much more.

How to Get the Best Medical Care

How to Get the Best Medical Care
Author: Aniruddha Malpani
Publisher:
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2000
Genre: Medical care
ISBN: 8174762574

When We Fall Ill, Or Are Afflicted By A Serious Malady, We Expect Our Doctors To Perform Virtual Miracles In Order To Put An End To Our Misery. However, Our Expectations Are Not Always Fulfilled. Nowadays, Patients In India Are Getting Increasingly Dissatisfied With The Medical Care They Receive. Not Only Will This Book Help You To Select The Best Doctor For Your Medical Problem, But It Will Also Guide You As To How To Make The Most Of Your Doctor.

Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child

Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child
Author: Angela C. Mattke
Publisher: Rosetta Books
Total Pages: 546
Release: 2019-04-16
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0795352298

A parent’s guide from“one of the most reliable, respected health resources that Americans have” (Publishers Weekly). Drawing from the collective wisdom of pediatric experts at Mayo Clinic, ranked #1 on US News & World Report’s 2020-2021 Best Hospitals Honor Roll, Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child addresses key questions and concerns many parents have about the preschool and school-age years. In this book, parents learn what to expect in the lively, wonder-filled time between ages 3 and 11. They’ll find answers to family dilemmas such as feeding a picky eater, resolving sleep problems, addressing bullying, treating common injuries and illnesses, and coping with complex health care needs. Experts discuss what it takes to prepare a child for a rich and meaningful adult experience. This book is intended to be a companion manual for navigating those early to middle childhood years, offering encouragement and trusted advice from some of the best experts around, and helping your family find success. The book is divided into 6 sections: · Section 1 addresses growth and development · Section 2 focuses on health and safety · Section 3 discusses important topics related to emotional wellbeing · Section 4 covers common illnesses and concerns · Section 5 is devoted to special circumstances in raising a child · Section 6 provides tips and guidance creating a healthy family unit

The Big Book of Symptoms

The Big Book of Symptoms
Author: Steven P. Shelov
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781581108408

Includes first aid, choking, and CPR chart.