Publisher's Synopsis
A practical, easy-to-use manual for maintaining and promoting the health of families and a concise guide to management of problems encountered during the delivery of family health care. Presents protocols for management and prevention of disease arranged into phrases, decision-making algorithms and tables that can be used while working. Focuses on the social, cultural and environmental needs of the family unit as well as the physical and psychological needs of individual members. Offers assessment guide, offers a selection of excellent assessment tools including physical, developmental, nutritional, environmental and interpersonal. Also includes tips for client education and health promotion resources.
