Instructions for Pediatric Patients

Instructions for Pediatric Patients by Schmitt MD, Barton D.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780721678856.

The updated and expanded New Edition of this popular resource provides patient instruction sheets for over 130 of the most common health problems occurring in infants, children, and adolescents. A time saver for health care professionals, these detailed sheets can be easily detached, photocopied, and distributed. Includes 21 new topics. up-to-date instruction sheets that define the problem, identify its cause, suggest what caregivers can do at home to alleviate the problem, and advises when to call the physician. Increases patient compliance and reduces risk of malpractice or misunderstanding. Enables parents and other caretakers to follow instructions to the letter, saving consultation time and reducing telephone calls after hour. Provides space on instruction sheets for notes on drug therapy drug names, dosage, and frequency. Allows the physician to highlight the more crucial aspects of home treatment.