Pediatrics: An Approach to Independent Learning - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 0801856035 ISBN 13: 9780801856037

Casa editrice: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr, 1997

Riassunto

The third edition of this classic textbook is fully revised and updated to reflect the latest recommendations of the American Academy of Paediatrics. Essential information about the medical care of infants, children and adolescents is presented in a highly readable self-instruction manual for medical students, paediatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants - in short, anyone who is interested in learning more about the care of children and who could benefit from independent study. The chapters present dynamic scenarios illustrating a variety of medical situations involving children, and then take the reader through decision-making processes for diagnosis and treatment: given specific presenting symptoms, what tests should the doctor order, and why?; what should the doctor tell parents, and when and how should the news be delivered?; how can the doctor earn and keep the trust of child and parents?; what considerations go into making a differential diagnosis?; what treatments are recommended for specific diseases and disorders?; what vaccines and treatments are contraindicated for children who are immuno-compromised, who have allergies, or who have other special needs? Charts, tables and illustrations detailing diagnostic tools, emergency procedures, differential diagnoses, clinical findings - and their proper interpretation - provide a thoroughly clinical grounding for the scenarios. Each chapter concludes with a self-test (and answers), so readers can assess their understanding of the material.

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Recensione

"An original approach to teaching about patients rather than diseases... The student will learn how to decide which children may be treated at home, which need further investigation, and which are in `pre-arrest status.' The text is profusely illustrated with short clinical histories and each chapter is followed by ten to twenty multiple-choice questions." -- New England Journal of Medicine, reviewing a previous edition or volume

"This textbook is an excellent choice for medical students doing their pediatrics rotation." -- Journal of the American Board of Family Practice, reviewing a previous edition or volume

"An excellent short textbook for students... The problem-solving approach taken by these authors represents a laudable effort to help our students become more active learners and apply pathophysiology effectively to clinical medicine." -- Pamela R. Wood, M.D., University of Texas, San Antonio, reviewing a previous edition or volume

Descrizione del libro

A new edition of a classic textbook in pediatrics -- for course use or self-study.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0801856035
• ISBN 13: 9780801856037
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 421
• Redattore: Daeschner C. William, Richardson C. Joan, Levine Harold G., Baldwin Constance D.
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile