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About This Book
Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination: An Interprofessional Approach, 10th Edition
Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination is a comprehensive textbook designed to help students and healthcare professionals master hands-on exam techniques and develop effective communication skills. Written by a team of nurse practitioners and physicians, this book is a go-to resource for anyone looking to improve their physical examination skills and patient-centered care.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and healthcare professionals in various settings, including nursing schools, medical schools, and clinical practice. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the principles of physical examination, including advanced practice nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
History and Editions
The 10th edition of Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest evidence-based guidelines and clinical practices. This edition includes 60 new illustrations and 15 new health assessment videos, providing students with a more comprehensive learning experience. The book has been updated to include human trafficking screening, genetics and genomics, and the latest guidelines from Healthy People 2030. Additionally, it features a new chapter on The Patient Record, refocused to reflect the benefits and challenges of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).
Author and Other Works
Jane Ball and Joyce E. Dains are the authors of Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination. Jane Ball is known for her expertise in nursing education and her ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner. Joyce E. Dains brings her extensive experience in health assessment and clinical decision-making to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant.
Key Features
- Interprofessional Collaborative Approach: Written by advanced practice nurses and physicians, this book provides balanced expertise in pediatric and adult-geriatric health.
- Integrated Lifespan Content: Separate sections in each chapter cover infants and children, adolescents, pregnant patients, and older adults.
- Compassionate Patient-Centered Approach: Emphasizes developing good communication skills, using effective hands-on examination techniques, and relying on clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
- Strong Emphasis on Social Inclusiveness and Patient-Centeredness: Incorporates LGBTQ+ patients and providers with special emphasis on cultural competency, history taking, and special considerations for examination of the breasts, female and male genitalia, reproductive health, thyroid, and the anus/rectum/prostate.
- Cross-references to Dains’ Advanced Health Assessment & Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care: Provides insights and practical real-world expertise through differential diagnosis tables and clinical pearls.
- Evolve Website Resources: Includes assessment video clips, animations, review questions, performance checklists, and more to enhance learning.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780323761833
- eTextbook: Available through VitalSource (ISBN: 9780323761857)
- Loose-leaf: Not available in loose-leaf format
- Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers
Publication Details
- Publisher: Mosby
- Publication Date: Not specified
- Number of Pages: Not specified
- Language: English
- Item Weight: Not specified
- Dimensions: Not specified
Other Editions and Formats
- 9th Edition: Available through previous editions and some retailers
- eTextbook with Evolve Website Access: ISBN-13: 9780323761857
Related ISBNs:
- 9780323761857 (eTextbook)
- 9780323761833 (Hardcover)
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
