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Pediatric psychosomatic medicine: an annotated bibliography.
Maryland Pao1, Elizabeth D Ballard, Haniya Raza
1NIH; Clinical Research Center, Bethesda, MD 20892-1276, USA. paom@mail.nih.gov
Psychosomatics
|May 5, 2007
Summary
This annotated bibliography offers essential pediatric psychosomatic medicine references for fellows. It covers clinical issues, development, family dynamics, diagnosis, and pharmacology for children with medical illness.
Area of Science:
- Psychosomatic Medicine
- Pediatric Psychology
Context:
- Fellowship training in pediatric psychosomatic medicine requires comprehensive resources.
- Clinicians need practical references for managing children and adolescents with medical conditions and psychological comorbidities.
Purpose:
- To provide an annotated bibliography of essential resources for pediatric psychosomatic medicine fellows.
- To serve as a foundational step in developing a standardized curriculum for this specialty.
Summary:
- The bibliography includes practical references on developmental considerations, familial interactions, diagnostic categories, and pharmacologic concerns.
- It focuses on clinical issues relevant to children and adolescents experiencing medical illness.
Impact:
- Aims to equip fellows with key knowledge in pediatric psychosomatic medicine.
- Facilitates the development of a standardized training curriculum, enhancing the quality of care for pediatric patients with psychosomatic conditions.
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