PAIN IN CHILDREN. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT IN THE PRACTICE OF A PEDIATRICIAN AND GP

The book Pain in Children. Diagnosis and treatment in the practice of a pediatrician and GP is an invaluable source of knowledge for every doctor who in their daily practice encounters young patients suffering from pain. This publication, based on the long-standing experience of a clinician and psychologist, offers a comprehensive approach to the problem of pain in children, combining medical knowledge with psychological and ethical aspects.

• Practical dimension: The book focuses on the practical aspects of diagnosing and treating pain in children, offering specific guidance and tools.
• Comprehensive approach: The publication combines medical knowledge with psychological and ethical aspects, offering a holistic view of the problem of pain in children.
• Conciseness and clarity: The book is written in a concise and clear manner, without unnecessary details, which facilitates the rapid acquisition of knowledge.
• Current guidelines: The publication contains numerous tables of dosages of individual drugs depending on the age group, based on the latest guidelines.
• Ethical and legal issues: The book also addresses ethical and legal issues related to pain and the possibilities that a doctor has, also in the terminal phase of a child.
• For pediatricians and GPs: The publication is intended for pediatricians and GPs who in their daily practice encounter young patients suffering from pain.

This book is not only a source of medical knowledge, but also an inspiration to reflect on the ethical aspects of the medical profession and on the responsibility for alleviating the suffering of patients, especially the youngest and most vulnerable. The authors emphasize that the most important moral vocation of a doctor is to limit the suffering of the patient, including especially the most vulnerable premature babies and newborns and young children, which is closely related to the ethos of the profession and the social awareness of the rights of the sick.

This publication is a valuable source of information for doctors who want to expand their knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of pain in children, as well as for those who want to deepen their reflection on the ethical aspects of the medical profession and on the responsibility for alleviating the suffering of patients. This book will certainly contribute to improving the quality of medical care for children suffering from pain.

Pain in Children. Diagnosis and treatment in the practice of a pediatrician and GP is a must-read in the library of every doctor who in their daily practice encounters young patients suffering from pain. Thanks to this book, the doctor will be able to more effectively diagnose and treat pain in children, as well as better understand the psychological and ethical aspects of this problem. It is an investment in knowledge and skills that will certainly benefit both the doctor and their patients.