Book[edited by] Richard B. Goldbloom.
Summary: The 4th Edition, by renowned author Richard B. Goldbloom, is your ideal guide to mastering necessary, often complex and challenging pediatric clinical skills. Written in a clear, informal tone, this book explains the nuances of the child/family interview and history, pediatric physical exam, crucial interpersonal skills, and important issues such as cultural sensitivity, chronic conditions, and athletic participation. An indispensible learning tool for in-training physicians, this book is also a valuable resource for pediatric and family practice physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and all healthcare personnel who work with children. Access the complete contents online at studentconsult.com, with Integration Links to related content in other Student Consult resources. Videos demonstrating different aspects of the neurological exam, including assessing cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy. Additional content and images to complement Ch. 21, Clinical Evaluation for Possible Child Abuse. A full-color inserts that complement Ch. 8, Examining the Visual System, and Ch. 19, Assessing the Skin.
Contents:
Family interviewing and history-taking / Richard B. Goldbloom
Skills for culturally sensitive care / Richard B. Goldbloom
Assessing physical growth and nutrition / Richard B. Goldbloom
Evaluating the newborn : diagnostic approach / Alexandra A. Howlett, Krista A. Jangaard
Assessing congenital anomalies / Mark D. Ludman
Developmental and behavioral assessment / Sarah E. Shea
Examining the head and neck / D. Anna Jarvis
Examining the visual system / G. Robert LaRoche
Evaluating the respiratory system / Daniel M. Hughes
Cardiovascular assessment of infants and children / Andrew E. Warren, Douglas L. Roy
Evaluating gastrointestinal symptoms / Mohsin Rashid
Surgical assessment of the abdomen / Michael Giacomantonio
Neurological examination / Joseph M. Dooley
Psychiatric assessment of children and adolescents / Harriet L. MacMillan, Jan Ellen Fleming, Ellen Jamieson
Musculoskeletal examination / Bianca A. Lang
Clinical endocrine evaluation / Elizabeth A. Cummings, Sonia R. Salisbury
Approaching the adolescent / Alexa L. Bagnell
Gynecological assessment / Joan B. Wenning
Assessing the skin / Laura A. Finlayson
Caring for children with chronic conditions and their families / Richard B. Goldbloom
Clinical evaluation for possible child abuse / Steven Bellemare
Assessing the appropriate role for children in health decisions / Nuala P. Kenny, Linda E. Skinner
Palliative care / Gerri Frager, David LaPierre.