This literature review and bibliography resulted from a study to design a method for determining the impact of the computerized problem-oriented medical record (POMR) on the nursing components of patient care. The POMR is a system for the documentation of patient care consisting of four related components: a data base, problem list, initial plans…

This pamphlet is a guide for first aid. Areas discussed are: (1) the first-aid box; (2) how to call a doctor; (3) what to do before the doctor comes; (4) how to stop bleeding; (5) what to do for shock; (6) when breathing stops; (7) how to treat an unconscious person; (8) what to do for broken bones; (9) what to do for burns; (10) minor wounds and…

The article discusses the use of stimulant therapy in the treatment of hyperactive children. (DLS)

This article describes the most common injuries sustained during sport activities and the proper treatment for them. (JD)

Changing the scheduling system in a pediatric outpatient clinic from time-based (15-minute block scheduling) to problem-based (more extensive treatment needs scheduled for longer time blocks) resulted in a substantial decrease in waiting time by patients across all presenting problems and in increased availability of extra staff time. (Author/JW)

Discloses need for emergency medical procedures to deal with long-term patient care in remote geographical areas. Urges development of new ethics and expertise to address unique problems of wilderness emergency medicine regarding improvisation, environmental hazards, rescue techniques, common wilderness medical problems (diarrhea, blisters,…

Michigan physicians (N=930) were asked whether they made nursing home visits and if not, why not. A typology was developed to differentiate among various physician types based on reasons given. Six physician types were found, each identified with a different policy lever that could be used to encourage them to treat nursing home patients. (Author)

The article is intended to provide educators and parents with a definition of atlanto-axial instability and dislocation (abnormal increase of mobility of the two upper cervical vertebrae) discuss related factors to causation, identify visible symptoms, review pertinent recommendations from the medical community, and comment on the disorder's…

Osteochondritis dissecans, a lesion found most often on the femur at the knee joint, occurs most frequently in active adolescents. This article describes treatment for preadolescents, adolescents, and adults. Osteochondritus dissecans of the patella is also presented. (MT)

The mother of a child with cerebral palsy recounts her daughter's efforts to walk after surgery. (CL)

A physically disabled individual shares her horror at decisions of parents and doctors to deny medical treatment to handicapped infants. She avers that every child is born with a mix of talents and shortcomings, some more marked than others, and that disability should not be punished. (CL)

Evaluated essential hypertension patients (N=30) 15 months after treatment consisting of either relaxation training or blood pressure monitoring. Results showed significantly greater lowering of diastolic blood pressure for those receiving relaxation training both in clinic and during the working day. (LLL)

This fact sheet offers broad information about autism and answers some of the more common questions that parents and families often have about the disorder. The following questions are answered in this document: (1) What is autism?; (2) What causes autism?; (3) How many people have autism?; (4) Is autism more common in certain groups of people?;…