Evidence-Based Physical Examination Handbook, 2nd Edition (PDF)

By FAANP Gawlik, Kate Sustersic, DNP, APRN-CNP, FAAN Melnyk, Bernadette Mazurek, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAANP Teall, Alice M., DNP, APRN-CNP
Leading the way in providing evidence-based assessment guidance to prepare clinicians for their future in healthcare!
This unique resource combines scientific and holistic approaches to assessment, and integrates best practices to guide history-taking and physical exam. Utilizing the evidence and summarizing clinical relevance, this handbook guides the incorporation of the most current evidence-based assessment guidelines from such sources as the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force.
Chapters have a consistent structure and include key history questions and considerations, evidence-based physical examination techniques, red flag signs and symptoms, differential diagnoses for both normal and abnormal findings, and sample documentation. There are extensive color illustrations, and photographic images to strengthen and support advanced assessment skills.
New to the Second Edition:

Completely new chapters reflecting specific lifespan considerations including the child, adolescent, and older adult

Increased coverage of evidence-based documentation

Expanded coverage in every chapter regarding changing practice environments

Focus on inclusive history taking and assessment techniques including considerations for diverse populations and social determinants of health

Key Features:

Includes focus on evidence to enable highest quality of care

Emphasizes the importance of wellness and the assessment of well-being

Delivers the evidence, acceptability, and clinical relevance behind history-taking, and physical examination techniques

Focuses on the most current clinical guidelines from sources such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

Demonstrates techniques with valuable illustrations and photographic images

 
Product Details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CQSJJ2RL
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Springer Publishing Company; 2nd edition (April 15, 2024)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 15, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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