Seidel's Physical Examination Handbook: An Interprofessional Approach - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 11th Edition
by JoAnne Silbert-Flagg, Joyce E. Dains, DrPH, JD, APRN, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN, John A. Flynn, MD, MBA, MEd, Barry S. Solomon, MD, MPH and Rosalyn W. Stewart, MD, MS, MBA
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ISBN:
9780443409172
Copyright:
2027
Publication Date:
03-19-2026
Page Count:
336
Imprint:
Mosby
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Quickly access interviewing and physical examination techniques and procedures with this portable guide! Seidel's Physical Examination Handbook: An Interprofessional Approach, 11th Edition, uses step-by-step guidelines to make exam procedures easier to review and recall. Overviews of the entire health history and physical exam address the full lifespan, from infants, children, and adolescents to older adults. Written by the same interprofessional team of advanced practice nurses and physicians as Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination, chapters in the handbook correspond to the chapters in the textbook. It’s an ideal companion for use in clinicals and in daily practice!
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- UPDATED content throughout corresponds to the clinical content, emphases, and features of Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination: An Interprofessional Approach, 11th Edition
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- Full-color, richly illustrated coverage depicts anatomy and physiology, examination procedures, and findings
- Examination tables and Aids to Differential Diagnosis tables provide quick-reference access to physical exam highlights in an easy-to-follow, two-column format for each regional exam
- Helpful assessment guidelines are highlighted in special sections, including Differential Diagnosis Tips, Pediatric Variations, and Sample Documentation
- Separate chapters provide in-depth coverage of age-specific exams for infants, children, adolescents, and older adults; the healthy female evaluation; and reporting and documenting findings for electronic charting
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1. The History and Interviewing Process
2. The Health Record
3. Vital Signs and Pain Assessment
4. Mental Status
5. Growth and Nutrition
6. Skin Hair and Nails
7. Lymphatic System
8. Head and Neck
9. Eyes
10. Ears Nose and Throat
11. Chest and Lungs
12. Heart
13. Blood Vessels
14. Breasts and Axillae
15. Abdomen
16. Female Genitalia
17. Male Genitalia
18. Anus Rectum and Prostate
19. Musculoskeletal System
20. Neurologic System
21. Head-to-Toe Examination: Adult
22. Preventive Health Evaluation: Adults
23. Preventive Health Evaluation: Infants Children and Adolescents
24. Sports Participation Evaluation
25. Assessment Considerations for Persons With Disabilities
26. Care of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Persons
27. Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations
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JoAnne Silbert-Flagg, Joyce E. Dains, DrPH, JD, APRN, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN, Professor and Executive Director, Advanced Practice, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA, John A. Flynn, MD, MBA, MEd, Professor of Medicine; The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA, Barry S. Solomon, MD, MPH, Professor of Pediatrics, Chief, Division of General Pediatrics; Assistant Dean for Medical Students, The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA and Rosalyn W. Stewart, MD, MS, MBA, Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics; The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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