Taking Care of Your Child: A Parent's Guide to Complete Medical Care

Robert H. Pantell, M.D., Donald M. Vickery, M.D., James F. Fries, M.D., Vickery, Donald, Fries, James, Pantell, Robert

ISBN 10: 0738206016 / ISBN 13: 9780738206011

Published by Da Capo Press, 2002

About this Item

Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Seller Inventory # S_458876814

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Taking Care of Your Child: A Parent's Guide to Complete Medical Care
• Publisher: Da Capo Press
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738206016
• ISBN 13: 9780738206011
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

More than one million families already use Taking Care of Your Child to help keep their children healthy. A completely revised and updated edition of this award-winning book, this sixth edition gives parents clear, practical advice on feeding, medicines, doctor visits, discipline, and all other aspects of raising a healthy child.Taking Care of Your Child is easy to use, even in a crisis. From injuries and allergies, to childhood diseases and everyday worries, simply look up a symptom and find a complete explanation of probable causes, how serious they might be, and how a parent might quickly relieve a child's problem at home. Easy-to-follow decision charts show readers exactly when to see a doctor. Covering more than 100 common complaints with especially clear advice on handling emergencies, Taking Care of Your Child is the health guide every parent should have on hand.

About the Author

Robert H. Pantell, M.D., is Professor of Pediatrics at University of California, San Francisco. James F. Fries, M.D., is Professor of Medicine at Stanford University. Donald M. Vickery, M.D., is head of the Self-Care Institute in Colorado.