Constipation: a family-centred approach.
Constipation in childhood is a common problem, causing great concern to parents. Palo Almond describes the problem, its management and the medical, social and psychological issues involved. Greater health visitor input could result in fewer referrals to the consultant paediatrician for treatment, she suggests.
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D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D003248:Constipation / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans