Mosby's Physical Examination Handbook

Ball, Jane W., Seidel, Henry M., Dains, Joyce E., Benedict, G. William

ISBN 10: 0323016790 / ISBN 13: 9780323016797

Published by Mosby, 2002

Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 15793031-6

Synopsis:

A concise, pocket-sized guide to physical examination and companion to Seidel et al, Mosby's Guide to Physical Examination, 5th Edition, this beautifully illustrated, full-color clinical manual provides convenient, portable access to comprehensive guidance in physical examination.

• Each chapter begins with a concise, clearly identified equipment list.
• Easy-to-follow, color-coded tables summarize the core examination content in each chapter. "Examination Techniques" appear in red, "Expected Findings" appear in blue, and "Unexpected Findings" appear in green.
• "Pediatric Variations" tables, also color coded for easy reference, highlight differences in younger patients'
  disease presentations.
• "Sample Documentation" sections at the end of each chapter provide straightforward examples of good documentation practice.
• A removable, pocket-sized quick-reference card inside the back cover presents a comprehensive at-a-glance reminder list of key elements of assessment for every body system and region. One side covers "Physical Examination―Objective Data," and the other covers "History―Subjective Data."
• Pages for Clinical and Reference Notes are interspersed throughout the book for personal clinical note-taking.
• Handy, two-column "Aids to Differential Diagnosis" tables summarize abnormalities and their distinguishing characteristics.

A separate chapter on "Blood Vessels" provides expanded coverage on examination of the vascular system

An appendix entitled Quick Reference to Special Histories includes the CAGE Questionnaire, the TACE Questionnaire, the RAFFT Questionnaire

Each chapter begins with a concise, clearly identified equipment list

"Pediatric Variations" tables, color coded for easy reference, highlight differences in younger patients' disease presentations

"Sample Documentation" sections at the end of each chapter provide straightforward examples of good documentation practice

Bibliographic Details

Title: Mosby's Physical Examination Handbook
Publisher: Mosby
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 3rd Edition.