Download or read book Pediatric Focused History Taking and Clinical Examination written by Mohammed Hadi and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-07-26 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I believe that the main object of basic medical education is to train the student to talkto and to examine a patient, in such a way that he can discover the full history of the patient's illness and elicit the abnormal physical signs to reach a differential diagnosis and suggest likely methods of treatment .. In this edition , I have attempted to describe THE STEPs in History taking and in Physicalexamination .. So, I mention a history CASE SHEETs of many medical branches and I review all the chapters in this book , and add some OSCE stations that make this book one of the most important resources in HISTORY TAKING and OSCEs Stations. I hope this book will be more of a teaching book than just a text-book , which will beread many times during your basic and higher medical training .. The continuing success of this book indicate that it helps to fill the deficit that exist in theother books.. So, enjoy with this book.. God bless you.. Dr.Mohammed Imran al-Musawi ' Dr. M.O.M. ' - 2021

Download or read book Handbook for History Taking and Clinical Examination in Children written by ML Kulkarni and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2017-05-31 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a concise guide to history taking and clinical examination of children. Presented in a step by step format, the text explains accurate history taking based on presenting signs and symptoms, antenatal history, development, immunisation, dietary, and socioeconomic factors. The following sections describe both general and systemic examination techniques. A complete section dedicated to neonatology includes topics such as gestational groups, birth weight, Apgar score, newborn resuscitation algorithms, neonatal reflexes, jaundice, sepsis, and much more. The book is enhanced by clinical images and tables, as well as a comprehensive appendix. Key points Concise guide to history taking and clinical examination of children Presented in step by step format, covering both general and systemic examination techniques Includes complete section dedicated to neonatology Features clinical images and tables to enhance learning

Download or read book The Link Pediatric History Taking and Physical Diagnosis written by Prameela Kannan Kutty and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2016-07 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Good history taking and physical examination skills are vital for accurate clinical diagnosis. The Link: Pediatric History Taking & Physical Examination guides practitioners in making provisional and definitive diagnoses by analytical thinking. This concise and clearly structured book is divided into 5 sections. The rationale behind taking a child’s history is examined first, along with the various types of history that it may be necessary to take. This section includes discussion on pregnancy, delivery, neonatal, breastfeeding and vaccination histories. The book then addresses the approach to, and practicalities of a physical examination. The third section is devoted to the Newborn, whilst the fourth addresses differential and provisional diagnosis through case studies. The concluding section concerns the importance of factual knowledge in history taking and physical examination. The author’s experience of applying knowledge from basic sciences to the practice of history taking and physical examination is an invaluable reference point. With succinct guidance and over 250 images and illustrations, this book is an essential resource for students and practitioners of paediatric care. Key Points Highly illustrated with 121 illustrations and 131 images Emphasis on analytic thinking and use of factual knowledge Includes discussion on preventive paediatrics such as breastfeeding and vaccination to enrich the process of diagnosis Brief chapters on the history of the pregnancy, delivery and the neonatal history, and case-studies for reference

Download or read book Essential Clinical Skills in Pediatrics written by Anwar Qais Saadoon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a concise learning guide dedicated to the full scope of pediatric history-taking and clinical examination, for use in OSCEs as well as clinical life. It guides the reader simply and methodically through what to ask when taking a history, and how to perform a comprehensive physical examination. The book contains more than 30 “History Stations” covering the most common pediatric cases, as well as 10 “Examination Stations” covering examinations of the different body system. It provides students and resident doctors worldwide with the necessary core information for pediatric history-taking and clinical examination, all in a brief and interesting format. The book adopts a reader-friendly format through a lecture-note style and the use of Key Points, Clinical Tips, Notes, Tables, and Boxes listing the most important features. It is also richly illustrated, demonstrating the correct way to perform clinical examinations. Written “by a resident, for residents and medical students,” this book has been revised, foreworded, and peer-reviewed by fourteen prominent authorities in the field of Pediatrics from various parts of the world (including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Italy, Canada, and India), and from different universities (Illinois, Pennsylvania, Washington, Oxford, Edinburgh, Keele, Melbourne, Toronto, Parma, and Florence Universities). These experts recommend this book for medical students, pediatric residents, and pediatric practitioners, as well as pediatricians.

Download or read book Paediatric Clinical Examination Made Easy written by Denis Gill and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Edition of this best selling resource presents detailed, easy-to-follow advice on history-taking, physical examination, and developmental assessment of infants and children (up to school age). In addition to describing all of the important clinical techniques for every body system, it offers pointers on how to elicit the maximum cooperation from pediatric patients...tips on interpreting children's responses...and a great deal of other indispensable guidance. Uses a reader-friendly tone, with bulleted lists and drawings to convey information easily. Presents separate chapters on the examination of children at birth � six-weeks-old � infants � and toddlers. Features the latest classifications and thorough updating throughout. Presents new information on relevant teaching and learning web sites. Provides a new section on "Diagnostic Logic." Highlights important differences between the adult and pediatric examination.

Download or read book Pediatric History and Physical Examination written by Elizabeth K. Albright and published by Current Clinical Strategies. This book was released on 2000 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook teaches the fine art of history and physical examination of children. It is organized by disease and symptom, featuring a comp lete review of history, physical examination, and differential diagnos is for each disease. It is useful for medical students, residents, and physicians in practice.

Download or read book Advanced Pediatric Assessment Second Edition written by Ellen M. Chiocca, PhD, CPNP, RNC-NIC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014-12-18 with total page 607 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its second edition, Advanced Pediatric Assessment is an in-depth, current guide to pediatric-focused assessment, addressing the unique anatomic and physiological differences among infants, children, and adults as they bear upon pediatric assessment. The second edition is updated to reflect recent advances in understanding of pediatric assessment for PNPs, FNPs, and other practitioners, as well as students enrolled in these advance practice educational programs. This includes a new chapter on the integration of pediatric health history and physical assessment, a Notable Clinical Findings section addressing abnormalities and their clinical significance at the end of each assessment chapter, updated clinical practice guidelines for common medical conditions, updated screening and health promotion guidelines, and summaries in each chapter. Based on a body-system framework, which highlights developmental and cultural considerations, the guide emphasizes the physical and psychosocial principles of growth and development, with a focus on health promotion and wellness. Useful features include a detailed chapter on appropriate communication techniques to be used when assessing children of different ages and developmental levels and chapters on assessment of child abuse and neglect and cultural considerations during assessment. The text presents nearly 300 photos and helpful tables and boxes depicting a variety of commonly encountered pediatric physical findings, and sample medical record documentation in each chapter. NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION: A chapter on the integration of pediatric health history and physical assessment Notable Clinical Findings addressing important abnormalities and their clinical significance in each assessment chapter Updated clinical practice guidelines for common medical conditions Updated screening and health promotion guidelines Accompanying student case study workbook (to be purchased separately) KEY FEATURES: Focuses exclusively on the health history and assessment of infants, children, and adolescents Provides the comprehensive and in-depth information needed by APN students and new practitioners to assess children safely and accurately Includes family, developmental, nutritional, and child mistreatment assessment Addresses cultural competency, including specific information about the assessment of immigrant and refugee children Fosters confidence in APNs new to primary care with children Ellen M. Chiocca, MSN, CPNP, APN, RNC-NIC, is a clinical assistant professor in the School of Nursing at DePaul University. She received a master of science degree in nursing and a postmaster nurse practitioner certificate from Loyola University, Chicago, and a bachelor of science degree in nursing from St. Xavier University. Prior to joining the faculty at DePaul University, she taught at Loyola University, Chicago, from 1991 to 2013. Ms. Chiocca’s clinical specialty is the nursing of children. Her research focuses on how various forms of violence affect children’s health. She is certified in neonatal intensive care nursing and as a pediatric nurse practitioner. In addition to teaching at DePaul, Ms. Chiocca also continues clinical practice as a pediatric nurse practitioner at a community clinic in Chicago. Ms. Chiocca has published more than 25 journal articles and book chapters, and is also a peer reviewer for the journal Neonatal Network. She is currently pursuing a PhD in nursing.

Download or read book Pediatric Physical Examination written by Karen Duderstadt and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This handbook serves the needs of undergraduate medical students, nursing students and is good refresher for Pediatric post graduates." Reviewed by: Neel Kamal, Date: Aug. 14 This portable, photo-rich guide to physical examination for Nurse Practitioners and other primary care providers will help you develop the unique range of skills required to assess children of all ages. System chapters begin with embryological development and review the key developmental stages of childhood. For infants and young children, this step-by-step guide uses the "quiet-to-active" approach favored by pediatric experts and considered more effective for this age-group than the traditional head-to-toe approach used for adults. Other key topics include pediatric mental health assessment and growth and development screening and surveillance. Uses the quiet-to-active approach to the examination of infants and young children, starting with listening and moving on to touching, the pediatric assessment approach that yields the best results in this age group. More than 300 photos and line drawings facilitate learning and familiarize you with common assessment findings. Information Gathering tables highlight questions and data needed from the patient/guardian, with questions conveniently separated by age group, to help you take an accurate history. Charting examples show you how to record physical examination findings in the health record and acquaint you with documentation language and format. Pediatric Pearls highlight effective physical examination findings and techniques gleaned from actual practice. Coverage of assessment of the preterm infant equips you with practical tools for assessing this unique pediatric population. Full-color format facilitates readability and learning. An easy-access two-column format provides quick access to concise information. Spiral binding lets you lay the book flat or fold it back for easy visualization and quick reference in the clinical setting. NEW! Expanded coverage of growth and development screening and surveillance reviews the methods and tools used for screening children for developmental delays and emotional and behavioral problems - one of the most challenging aspects of well-child care. NEW! Expanded coverage of history-taking and charting, with special emphasis on electronic charting, dermatologic assessment of more darkly pigmented skin, and adolescent assessment, provides valuable, need-to-know information. NEW! Expanded coverage of pediatric mental health assessment, including depression and anxiety, better equips you to assess for the 70% of adolescent mental health disorders that are thought to be unrecognized and untreated. NEW! Family, Cultural, and Racial Considerations sections address the increasingly important areas of family and cultural assessment to prepare you for differences to anticipate when assessing children of different cultural or racial groups. NEW! Enhanced illustration program featuring more than 50 new photos and illustrations better prepares you for clinical practice. NEW Summary of Examination lists at the end of each examination chapter highlight key assessment points associated with each body system and serve as a convenient quick reference and learning aid. NEW! Evidence-Based Practice Tips highlight useful research findings that guide you in your clinical practice. NEW! New and updated content on congenital and acquired heart disease, disorders of sexual differentiation, and sports-related concussions, as well as updated autism screening guidelines and World Health Organization (WHO) growth charts, highlights important trends in pediatric primary care practice. NEW! Improved Environmental Health History chapter, with new information on exposure to lead and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, culture-specific exposures, and diagnostic testing, addresses key toxicants and guides you in performing an environmental health screening history and establishing a risk profile for exposure to environmental pollutants. NEW! Attractive new design improves readability and usability, as well as learning and reference value.

Download or read book Pediatric Physical Examination E Book written by Karen G. Duderstadt and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-11-02 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known for its accuracy, consistency, and portability, Pediatric Physical Examination: An Illustrated Handbook, 4th Edition teaches the unique range of skills that Nurse Practitioners and primary care providers need to assess children of all ages. Spiral-bound for quick reference in clinical settings, this photo-rich, step-by-step guide to physical examination prepares you to expertly examine children from birth through adolescence. Body system chapters begin with fetal development and take you through the key developmental stages of childhood. This edition features new sections with Telehealth Tips and Considerations for Special Populations in many chapters, as well as expanded coverage of maltreatment, mental health, and social disparities of health. 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. 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.

Download or read book Advanced Pediatric Assessment Third Edition written by Ellen M. Chiocca, PhD, CPNP, RNC-NIC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-08-28 with total page 617 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Underscores the unique health needs of children at different ages and developmental stages This is the only text/reference book to deliver the specialized knowledge and skills needed to accurately assess children during health and illness. Comprehensive and detailed, it emphasizes the unique anatomic and physiologic differences among infants, children, and adults. The third edition features updated clinical practice guidelines, clinical decision-making, formulating differential diagnoses, and evidence-based practice. It newly addresses toxic stress and trauma-informed care and child witnesses to violent acts. Additionally, the book provides several new features facilitating quick access to key information along with new instructor and student resources. Using a body system that highlights developmental and cultural considerations, the text examines the physical and psychosocial principles of growth and development with a focus on health promotion and wellness. Especially useful features include a detailed chapter on helpful communication techniques when assessing children of various ages and developmental levels, a chapter on the assessment of child abuse and neglect, over 280 photos and charts depicting a variety of commonly encountered pediatric findings, and sample medical record documentation in each chapter. New to the Third Edition: Now in full-color! Now includes NEW instructor resources (Power Points, Test Bank, 4-color Image Bank) Updated clinical practice guidelines Clinical decision making, formulating differential diagnoses, and evidence-based practice Immigrant and refugee health Toxic stress and trauma-informed care Child witnesses to violent acts Content outline at the beginning of each chapter Call-out boxes summarizing key information Summary boxes on essential areas of physical exams Key Features: Focuses exclusively on the health history and assessment of infants, children, and adolescents Describes the unique anatomic and physiologic differences among infants, children, and adults Provides comprehensive and in-depth information for APN students and new practitioners Addresses family, developmental, nutritional, and child mistreatment assessment Includes clinical practice guidelines for common medical conditions Incorporates up-to-date screening and health promotion guidelines

Download or read book Bates Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking written by Lynn Bickley and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 1023 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the 11th edition, focus turns back to the student in nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, and medical programs. The text continues be a trusted reference for nursing and medical students as well as practitioners. The art program has been revised to bring greater consistency and currency to the illustrations. Many photographs, particularly those depicting skin conditions, are being replaced with newer photos of higher quality. The well-respected and highly useful layout and organization of the book are retained. Each chapter has been reviewed and revised to keep the text up-to-date. The following features, long admired among dedicated Bates' users are also retained: · Detailed, beautifully depicted Tables of Abnormalities · Extensive Pediatric chapter · Illustrated Anatomy and Physiology review begins each chapter · Important information on Interviewing Techniques and Patient Communication · Outstanding line art program · Two-column format as guide for physical assessment · Useful Clinical tips throughout The ancillary assets are also being updated to redirect the focus toward higher level nursing students and medical students.

Download or read book IAP Clinical Examination in Pediatrics written by Baldev Prajapati and published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. This book was released on 2021-01-31 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accurate diagnosis of paediatric illness is, at times, more challenging than diagnosis of adult illness because children, especially those of a very young age, are often unable to describe or illustrate their symptoms. This book is a practical guide to clinical examination of children for diagnosis of diseases and disorders. Beginning with an introduction to communication skills with both children and their parents, the next chapters discuss the importance of history taking and offer guidance on general physical examination techniques. The following sections cover more specific examination for each system of the body – respiratory, nervous, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, eyes, skin and more. The book concludes with discussion on ethical and legal matters, diagnosis of death, and common procedures in paediatrics. Clinical photographs, illustrations and tables for quick and easy reference, further enhance the comprehensive text. Key points Comprehensive guide to paediatric clinical examination techniques Emphasis on importance of communication skills and accurate history taking Covers all systems of the body Highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables

Download or read book Short Cases History Taking and Communication Skills for the Paediatric Membership written by Simon J. Bedwani and published by PasTest Ltd. This book was released on 2008 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on the learning needs of the MRCPCH clinical exam. This book features the most common short cases with notes on examination technique, useful background information and summaries of cases seen in exams focussing on practical approach.

Download or read book Clinical Paediatrics written by Aruchamy Lakshmanaswamy and published by Wolters kluwer india Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Paediatrics, 4/e is specially designed for medical students, this book presents a succinct exposition of the clinical procedures involved in the diagnosis and management of common Paediatric cases. In a simple and easy-to-understand language, the book explains the fundamentals of History taking-both general and systemic, Clinical examination, Differential diagnosis, Investigations, Diagnosis, Management and prognosis. It particularly emphasizes history taking and examination of the cardiovascular system, central nervous system and nutritional diseases. The book also explains the various disorders seen in children. A simple point wise style of presentation is followed throughout the text and important features are summarized in appropriate tables and boxes. Relevant clinical photographs are included to illustrate the text.

Download or read book MRCPCH Clinical written by Simon J. Bedwani and published by PasTest Ltd. This book was released on 2011 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated focusing on the learning needs of the new format MRCPCH Clinical examination. To maximise revision time, 3 parts represent the Clinical exam stations: Part 1 History Taking & Management Planning; Part 2 Communication Skills; Part 3 Clinical Stations. Written by paediatricians with experience of teaching and helping to run previous exams.

Download or read book Guide to Patient Evaluation written by Jacques L. Sherman and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Oxford Textbook of Rheumatology written by Philip Conaghan and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 1553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A strong clinical emphasis is present throughout this volume from the first section of commonly presenting problems through to the section addressing problems shared with a range of other clinical sub-specialties.