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Janet Macgregor - Introduction to the Anatomy and Physiology of Children: A Guide for Students of Nursing, Child Care and Health - 9780415446242 - V9780415446242
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Introduction to the Anatomy and Physiology of Children: A Guide for Students of Nursing, Child Care and Health

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Description for Introduction to the Anatomy and Physiology of Children: A Guide for Students of Nursing, Child Care and Health Paperback. Offers an introduction to normal, healthy physical development for those professionals who specialise in working with children. This book contains chapters, which are illustrated with line drawings and tables, and end with scenarios, which illustrate how knowledge supports good practice in a real-life situation, and a quiz to consolidate learning. Num Pages: 272 pages, 14 black & white tables, 47 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: MFC; MFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 174 x 16. Weight in Grams: 470.

Fully updated, this new edition provides an introduction to normal, healthy physical development for all professionals who specialise in working with children. The author, an experienced nurse teacher, guides the reader through the key changes in body systems and functions from embryo to birth through childhood and adolescence.

Chapter 1 sets the scene for physical needs in child development, such as the need to be warm and safe. Chapters 2 to 9 cover the body systems: skeletal; nervous; cardiovascular; respiratory; renal; digestive; reproductive; and immune. The embryology and physiological function at birth is explored in each chapter before the text ... Read more

Concise and clearly written, this introductory text will be essential reading for all those working with children and families in the health and social care sector, enabling them to ensure children enjoy a safe and healthy childhood in line with Every Child Matters and new national service framework directives.

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Product Details

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
470g
Number of Pages
258
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415446242
SKU
V9780415446242
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1

About Janet Macgregor
Janet MacGregor is the Faculty of Health and Social Care Director of Knowledge Transfer and Foundation Degrees at Canterbury Christ Church University.

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