Dwarfism
Subtitle: Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Profound Short Stature
Contributors: Judith G. Hall (Foreword)
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Published: June 27, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9780801881220
Subjects: Clinical psychology; Endocrinology; Medical; General; Medical / Nursing; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Endocrinology & Metabolism; Genetics; Medical / Genetics; Dwarfism
First sentence: Before the recent genetic and technological advances, before the proliferation of new medications and surgical innovations, a doctor's presence could provide only a modicum of expertise and pain relief, along with a large dose of reassurance.