title: An introduction to Turner syndrome.
abstract: Turner syndrome is a chromosomal condition affecting around 1 in 2,000 girls born in the UK. The severity of the problems experienced can be partly predicted by the child's karyotype but some are mediated by the social and other life experiences of the developing child. Management focuses on minimising the effects of the condition on the girls' lives and promoting their long term health and wellbeing. Nurses specialising in paediatric endocrinology have a valuable role in supporting the child and family and in educating families and colleagues with regard to the medical, psychosocial and educational needs of these children.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Keele University.
authors.forename: Jacquie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Collin
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D011627:Puberty / Q000523:psychology; D012917:Social Adjustment; D014424:Turner Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D013006:Growth Hormone