title: The role of the clinical health psychologist in the management of chronic paediatric illness. A report of 2 cases.
abstract: Behavioural problems in chronically ill children are common and adequate provision for holistic management is necessary. It appears preferable for psychological intervention to start not when the child is referred with behavioural problems but as soon as the medical condition is diagnosed. These children, and their families, are usually in need of psychological care from the earliest stages of the disease process. Two case reports are cited in this context. The role of the clinical health psychologist is emphasised.
authors.affiliation: Midlands Hospital Complex, Pietermaritzburg.
authors.forename: Y G
authors.initials: YG
authors.lastname: Pillay
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000523:psychology*; D002836:Hemophilia B / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009035:Mothers / Q000523:psychology; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000523:psychology; D002666:Psychology, Child; D012380:Role