Practical Neonatology 2nd Edition

Author: Jin Hanzhen Huang Demin Guan Xiji
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Publish Date: 1997-01-01
Features: Neonatology is a discipline that studies newborn health care, medical treatment, and education. Originally a part of pediatrics, it has gradually evolved into an independent field due to the unique characteristics of newborns and its rapid development over the past few decades. Specialized neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and transport systems have been established for critically ill newborns and premature infants, significantly reducing neonatal mortality. The shift in the medical model of neonatology has moved away from the traditional "biomedical model," which focused solely on the causes of diseases and the body's response to them. While this approach advanced medicine significantly and had certain advantages, it also had limitations, neglecting the impact of psychological and social environments on newborn development. Now, like other disciplines, neonatology is transitioning to the "bio-psycho-social medical model," where health is understood not just as physical strength but as holistic development encompassing physical, psychological, and moral well-being.