Children with HIV and AIDS - A Care and Treatment Manual

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The purpose of this book is to provide information on the care and management of paediatric AIDS, offering guidelines for nurses, medical practitioners and carers on how to care for children with HIV and AIDS in resource limited settings. Part One provides information about the care of the child living with and/or affected by HIV and AIDS in the community and offers a holistic approach including the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of children. Part Two concentrates on medical care and management of children with HIV and AIDS, helping health workers to recognise and manage most of the common symptoms and problems, as well as guidelines for diagnosis and advice as to when the child should be referred for specialist investigation or treatment.

Product Code: B/CWH
Author(s): Mildmay International
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9781405066433
Year: 2009
Pages: 254