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Chronic Medical Disorder (1959)
About this film
The child with a chronic disorder such as hemophilia needs special care, often away from his home and family. Dr. William Cruickshank explains the various types of chronic disorders and the attention which must be constantly given to help afflicted children adjust satisfactorily. Films illustrate the problems of these children.
Directors & creators
Syracuse University
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, Chronic illness, Hemophilia, Exceptional children, Child development, Pediatric care, Hospitalization, William M. Cruickshank, Special education, Child psychology, Family relations, Social adjustment, 1950s television, Educational psychology, Rheumatic fever, Tuberculosis, Parent-child separation, Long-term medical care, Physical disabilities, Mental hygiene, Public health history, Rehabilitation, Medical sociology, Emotional development, Syracuse University, Chronic disease management
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