Nancy Keene, a well-known writer and advocate for hospitalized children, has written and co-authored twelve consumer health books on topics ranging from childhood illnesses to working with your doctor. Her work has appeared in many publications, including Reader's Digest, Journal of the American Medical Association, Exceptional Parent, and Coping magazine. She served as chair of the patient advocacy committee of a consortium of 350 children's hospitals and on a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) committee that reviewed medications given to ill children. Ms. Keene has been interviewed on National Public Radio (NPR), frequently speaks to professional and parent groups, and has participated in online support groups for parents of ill children since 1996.
"Hospitalization can bring unique stresses to children and
families. Your Child in the Hospital helps parents to prepare their
child emotionally. This is a must read in support of successful
outcomes." -- Joseph F Hagan, M.D., clinical professor in
Pediatrics, University of Vermont College of Medicine
" Your Child in the Hospital is an invaluable source of information
for parents faced with the stress of a child in the hospital.
Practical, lucid, comprehensive and beautifully organized." --
Jonathan Kellerman PhD, bestselling author and child clinical
psychologist
"This is the book that every parent lost in the crisis of a child
medical emergency needs. If you have not been spared serious child
injury or illness, you will cry with relief when you read it." --
Peggy O'Mara, author, Natural Family Living
"This comprehensive book is a must-have for consumer collections."
-- Debra J Kakuk Smith, MLIS, MA, Medical Library Association
Consumer and Patient Health Information Section newsletter
"Nancy Keene included a chapter on school and highlighted the needs
of siblings. She has placed the idea back in the minds of parents
to include school nurses as part of the healthcare team." -- Deb
Ilardi, RN, BSN, Clinical Editor, School Nurse News
"This slim volume contains a wealth of information in a clear,
easy-to-read format . . . I highly recommend it for all consumer
health collections and for parents of children hospitalized for any
length of time." -- Janet A Crum, MLS, AHIP, selu.com
"Now in its third edition, this acclaimed guidebook has been
thoroughly updated by health advocate Keene. Libraries would serve
their communities well by having this title available in its newest
edition." -- Julianne Smith, Library Journal
"A must-read reference book for parents who are new to the process
of hospitalization. It is recommended for individual practices;
hospital, public and academic libraries; patient information
centers; and personal use." -- Elizabeth Moreton, Medical Library
Association, Nursing and Allied Health Resources Section
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