Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination - E-Book

Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination 9^th Edition offers a uniquely interprofessional, patient-centered, lifespan approach to physical examination and health assessment. This new edition features an increased focus on patient safety, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice, along with an emphasis on the development of good communication skills and effective hands-on examination techniques. Each core chapter is organized into four sections - Anatomy and Physiology, Review of Related History, Examination and Findings, and Abnormalities - with lifespan content integrated into each area. Written by an author team comprised of advance practice nurses and physicians with specialties in the care of adults, older adults, and children, this one-of-a-kind textbook addresses health assessment and physical examination for a wide variety of disciplines.

• UNIQUE Infectious outbreak content addresses the growing problem of global infectious disease outbreaks such as Zika and Ebola and the need for infection precautions.
• UNIQUEAdvanced Health Assessment & Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care help you take 'the next step' in your clinical reasoning abilities and provides a more seamless user experience.
• UNIQUE Emphasis on clinical reasoning provides insights and clinical expertise to help you develop clinical judgment skills.
• NEW Content on documentation has been updated with a stronger focus on electronic charting (EHR/EMR).
• NEW Telemedicine, virtual consults, and video interpreters content added to the Growth, Measurement, and Nutrition chapter.
• NEW Updated drawing, and photographs enhance visual appeal and clarify anatomical content and exam techniques.