Book Synopsis
This monograph provides a single, comprehensive source of up-to-date information for understanding, diagnosing and managing the symptoms of ME/CFS in children and adolescents. It also covers the problems faced by young patients in gaining an education and gives advice for overcoming educational barriers. Written for the practicing pediatrician, the family doctor, other healthcare providers, school personnel and all those involved in the care of young people with ME/CFS, the reader will find a wealth of practical guidance in this primer. For the healthcare provider — clinical advice includes tips on taking the history, what to look for on the physical examination, ways to distinguish ME/CFS from other fatiguing illnesses, and detailed strategies for addressing specific symptoms. For school personnel and all those involved in the care of young people with ME/CFS — there is advice for overcoming educational barriers and integrating family and social life into the activities of the young.