Download or read book A Parent's Guide to Rheumatic Disease in Children written by Thomas J.A. Lehman M.D. and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-04-14 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a gold mine of expert advice that is invaluable both for parents whose children have rheumatic disorders and for parents of children with complaints, discomfort, or disability who are not getting the answers they need from their physician. Using simple analogies and illustrative anecdotes to illuminate hard-to-grasp concepts, Dr. Lehman helps parents interpret their child's complaints and to determine whether medical attention is needed. Even more important, the book explains to parents how to follow through with a physician and make sure their child receives the appropriate tests, the proper diagnosis, and ultimately, the best care possible.