Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, 5E with STUDENT CONSULT Access Fifth Edition(Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics)

Completely revised and updated, this reference of choice for students and practitioners offers practical guidance and the latest information on normal growth and development, along with the diagnosis, management, and prevention of common childhood diseases and disorders. Discussions of the pathophysiologic aspects of pediatric disease, the genetic bases of disease, and the psychosocial dynamics of illness aid in the clinical decision-making process. What's more, the New Edition is streamlined for more focused, consistent coverage of core areas of pediatrics and also includes STUDENT CONSULT access, which allows users to integrate additional vital information.

• Focuses on the core aspects of pediatric health and disease.
  
• Emphasizes the pathophysiologic aspects of pediatric disease and the psychosocial dynamics of illness.
  
• Covers the genetic bases of disease, when applicable, since the understanding is critical for clinical decision making.
  
• Uses summary tables that enable quick review.

Includes STUDENT CONSULT Access

Robert M. Kliegman, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI; Karen Marcdante, MD, Professor and Vice-Chair Education - Pediatrics, Associate Dean of Curriculum, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI; Hal B. Jenson, MD, Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Director, Center for Pediatric Research, and Senior Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Eastern Virginia Medical School and Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Norfolk, VA; and Richard E. Behrman, MD, Executive Chair, Pediatric Education Steering Committee, Federation of Pediatric Organizations, Menlo Park, CA; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco, CA and George Washington University, Washington, DC