Sedatives and minor tranquilizers comprise two large groups of prescription drugs used without medical supervision by college students. Knowledge of adverse psychological and biological effects of these drugs will help those working within college health facilities. (Author/DF)

The mother of a child with a variety of difficulties recounts her family's frustrations in receiving conflicting and ambiguous diagnoses from medical specialists who focused only on their area of specialty rather than the whole child. (CL)

Survey responses of 35 physicians regarding information exchange with parents and schools concerning medications with handicapped students revealed the need for regular, objective exchange of information. A proposed data collection/communication form is presented. (CL)

This compendium of current practices contains descriptions of urban maternal and child health (MCH) programs. Many of the programs profiled have not been evaluated formally, but the profiles provide a starting point for examining what really works in MCH programs. Most of the 92 profiles are about improving access to care for urban children and…

Discusses the use of an adaptation of the Mowrer device for the treatment of enuretic children, that is, children who involuntarily and unconsciously pass urine in bed while asleep after an arbitrary age limit of 4 years. (Author/RK)

It is necessary to convey to the general public that part of health maintenance rests with the individual, and part with the health care delivery system. (Author/PG)

Medical centers must actively participate in formulating health care legislation in the broad public interest as well as their own. (Author)

Analyzed were 147 patients (between 3 and 20 years) with hydrocephalus (an accumulation of fluid in the brain) who had been treated by valve regulated ventriculovenous shunt to determine the relationship between early surgical intervention and later IQ. (DB)

When New York State's abortion laws were liberalized in 1970, there was a sharp rise in the number of clinic patients who requested abortions. Because social workers at Mount Sinai Medical Center believed that abortion still is an emotional risk for many women, a study was conducted to determine which patients needed intensive counseling. (Author)

The medical profession should cooperate with the public schools in developing comprehensive school health services which go beyond health education and embrace the total physical well-being of the pupil. (Editor)

How best can a hospital maintenance organization (HMO) fit with, supplement, modify, and/or protect the university medical center's perceived role?

Hospital maintenance organizations (HMOs) will serve as useful settings for teaching ambulatory care. (Author/PG)

With more physicians than ever we still don't seem to have enough to go around. (Editor)

Reviewed briefly are dental examinations and treatments, especially as they pertain to the dental health of exceptional children. (CB)