title: Psychological factors affecting children's response to medical procedures: a guideline for clinicians.
abstract: The effects of major technologic interventions on children are acknowledged and a focus is made on the less extensive diagnostic interventions. Selected aspects of childhood development are reviewed to examine the possible effects a diagnostic procedure might have on a child. The authors conclude that the possible psychological effects of a diagnostic procedure should be considered by the physician ordering the test.
authors.affiliation: University of Tennessee, Memphis.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Pruitt
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Strickland
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012803:Sick Role; D012931:Social Environment