Child Health in a Multicultural Society - New Paediatrics (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

This brief introduction to the health problems of children from ethnic minorities living in Britain, is aimed at doctors, nurses and non-medical staff who want to ensure the best care for all their patients. never previously encountered, such as diseases of genetic or nutritional origin and tropical or subtropical infestations. They, or their parents, may not speak enough English to be able to explain what is wrong and, in addition, cultural differences may impede understanding on both sides. the diseases to which they may be vulnerable. It is a revised edition of a book previously entitled The New Paediatrics.