Sharpen your medical knowledge and understanding of health problems and concerns facing today′s students with this authoritative reference guide!
Further continuing the dialogue from their successful reference, Health Problems in the Classroom Pre K-6, authors and medical experts Huffman, Fontaine, and Price have collaborated yet again to provide this valuable resource for middle and high school teachers, teacher aides, administrators, and educators, covering health problems that affect students in grades 6 through 12. Alphabetically listing the most current health concerns for this age group, this ready-reference handbook covers:
- At-a-glance medical information about 150 illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions that affect adolescents in middle schools and high schools, including details about signs and symptoms, primary groups affected, classroom guidelines, attendance guidelines, medications, and communication topics to discuss with parents and caregivers
- Detailed coverage of sports injuries, sexually transmitted diseases, dating violence, and other topics relevant to teens
- Health, illness, disability, self-esteem, and stigma during adolescence
- Family and community issues related to gender, sexual, and social identity, including a section on adolescent depression and warning signs for suicide
An essential guide for all teachers and school personnel, Health Problems in the Classroom 6-12 gives educators immediate access to the knowledge, referrals, and resources they need to understand the health challenges facing them in today′s middle schools and high schools.
Spis treści
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
I. Health Issues in the Classroom
1. Health, Illness, and Disability During Adolescence
2. Family and Community Issues
3. Stigma and Self-Esteem
II. Health Problems A-Z (150 topics)
III. Policies and Procedures
A. Handwashing
B. Bleeding
C. Care of Casts
D. Care of Tracheotomy
E. Tube Feedings
F. Medical Emergencies
G. Pets in the Classroom
H. Testicular Self-Exam
I. Skin Cancer Prevention
J. Immunizations
K. Epi Pen
Bibliography
Index
O autorze
Karen Lee Fontaine, R.N., M.S.N., is Professor of Nursing at Purdue University Calumet, where she has been teaching for 20 years. She is also a certified sex therapist and maintains a private practice counseling individuals and couples. Her publishing awards include the American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award (2000) for Healing Practices: Alternative Therapies for Nursing and the Annual Nursing Book Review Sigma Theta Tau (2000) for Mental Health Nursing (4th edition). Her distinguishing academic honors include the Luther Christman Excellence in Published Writing Award, Gamma Phi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, Rush University (1997) and Distinguished Lecturer, Sigma Theta Tau International (1994–1995). She has also served on the Editorial Advisory Board of the Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy since 2000.
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