title: Psychological problems in the medically ill child.
abstract: The author discusses family reactions to chronic illness including sibling reactions. The management of the chronically ill child is covered with a special emphasis on separation, and the importance of peer relationships, support groups, and the role of the professional.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D012801:Sibling Relations; D012803:Sick Role; D012931:Social Environment