Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination: An Interprofessional Approach (9th Edition)
Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination: An Interprofessional Approach offers a uniquely patient-centered, lifespan approach to physical examination and health assessment. This comprehensive resource focuses on the development of effective communication skills, hands-on examination techniques, and clinical reasoning. Written by a collaborative team of advanced practice nurses and physicians, the text addresses the assessment needs of adults, older adults, and children, making it an essential tool for a wide variety of healthcare disciplines.
Key Content and Features:
- Interprofessional Approach: Authored by a multidisciplinary team of experts in pediatric and adult-geriatric health to reflect modern collaborative clinical environments.
- Lifespan Integration: Assessment techniques for patients of all ages are integrated into every core chapter, ensuring a holistic understanding of patient care.
- Organized Chapters: Each core chapter is divided into four easy-to-follow sections: Anatomy and Physiology, Review of Related History, Examination and Findings, and Abnormalities.
- Evidence-Based Practice: Increased focus on patient safety, clinical reasoning, and the latest evidence-based protocols.
- Global Health Updates: Includes vital content on infectious disease outbreaks, such as Zika and Ebola, and the necessary infection precautions required in modern practice.
- Clinical Diagnostics: Features cross-references to Advanced Health Assessment & Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care to bridge the gap between physical findings and clinical diagnosis.
Book Metadata:
- Title: Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination: An Interprofessional Approach
- Authors: Jane W. Ball, Joyce E. Dains, John A. Flynn, Barry S. Solomon, Rosalyn W. Stewart
- Edition: 9th Edition
- Publisher: Mosby
- Publication Date: February 9, 2018
- ISBN-10: 9780323481953
- ISBN-13: 978-0323481953