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Developmental and Psychosoial Considerations in Pediatric Dermatology Practice
Author(s) -
Rauch Paula,
Jellinek Michael S.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.1986.tb00545.x
Subject(s) - medicine , clinical practice , dermatology , family medicine , pediatrics
The psychologic implications of childhood skin disorders have received too little attention. Viewing these conditions in a broader developmental framework could facilitate practice by improving the doctor‐patient relationship, increasing compliance rates, and enhancing professional satisfactions. Several key developmental points and concepts are relevant to pediatric dermatologic practice.