Pediatric Physical Examination, 4th Edition
- NEW! Telehealth Tips section added to chapters reflects the greatly expanded use of telehealth visits in clinical practice.
- NEW! Information on maltreatment, mental and behavioral health, and social determinants of health explored throughout the chapters.
- NEW! Considerations for special needs populations added to most chapters.
- NEW! Guidance on use of screen time for early childhood and advice for families.
- Expert guidance for the pediatric physical exam employs the „quiet-to-active“ approach, starting with the listening parts of the physical exam and moving on to the hands-on components, the physical assessment approach that yields the best results in the pediatric age group.
- Quick-reference features include special tables/boxes, such as Information Gathering, Conditions, Pediatric Pearls, Red Flags, Interprofessional Collaboration Notes, Evidence-Based Practice, and EHR Documentation.
- Easy-to-use layout provides quick access to concise guidance for the pediatric physical exam.
- Richly illustrated, full-color format facilitates readability and learning with more than 300 photos and line drawings of assessment techniques and common assessment findings.
- Inclusive and ethnically diverse illustrations better represent the diverse populations pediatric health care providers work with every day.