Books by Sandra L. Fritsch

Child and Adolescent psychiatrists frequently see patients with medical disorders that impact their psychiatric care in various ways. This issue covers oncology, inflammatory bowel disease, siblings with chronic illnesses, obesity, genetic abnormalities, transplants, very premature infants through the lifespan, asthma, diabetes mellitus, and HIV.

Provides readers with an understanding of common chronic illnesses that begin in childhood (even at the time of conception), an understanding of the role of the family and mental health issues and how they may affect treatment adherence, and challenges faced when transitioning to adulthood.