Psychological and Behavioral Assessment: Impact on Pediatric Care

Over the last several decades, the remarkable success of science and medical technology has allowed many children with chronic illness and handicapping conditions to live longer and healthier lives. But this suc­ cess is not without toll. The human cost of chronic illness or a handicap­ ping condition can be enormous for the child and the family. For the family, there is often the stressful daily burden of care, fatigue, marital stress, low family morale, financial burdens, and reduced care...