Medical decision making: A selective review for child psychiatrists and psychologists

Article Abstract:

The belief to characterize the decision-making processes of child and adolescent psychiatrists using theories and methods from cognitive and social sciences in order to design effective interventions to improve practice and education is necessary. Hence, the decision-making literature, including studies on naturalistic decision-making, novice-expert differences, and the role of technology on decision-making and cognition is selectively reviewed.

Childhood mental disorders, Informed consent (Medical law), Informed consent, Child psychopathology, Child psychiatrists

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Practitioner Review: Chronic fatigue syndrome in childhood

Article Abstract:

A description on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) considering its main features, precipitating and maintaining factors, diagnostic assessment, and rehabilitation program for the patients is presented. CFS can be diagnosed in children and adolescents using adult research criteria, while a rehabilitation program based on family cognitive behavior therapy can be implemented effectively in children with CFS.

Diagnosis, Physicians (General practice), General practitioners, Chronic fatigue syndrome

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