Evidence-Based Physical Examination Handbook

Provides succinct evidence-based guidance on the assessment of patients across the life span and development of sound clinical reasoningA companion to the groundbreaking Evidence-Based Physical Examination: Best Practices for Health and Well-Being, this portable, full-color, richly illustrated handbook prepares you for practice in any clinical setting. A high-yield guide with only the most essential information for assessment of patients across the life span, it includes key questions and considerations for the patient history, a step-by-step guide to physical examination, tips for interpreting assessment findings, differential diagnoses, and coverage of special populations. Other useful features include Red Flag and Evidence-Based Considerations boxes, quick-reference tables, and sample documentation. The Evidence-Based Physical Examination set of products provide all of the information you need to develop sound clinical judgement—access the handbook on the go or at point of care and refer to the comprehensive textbook for in-depth review.Key Features:Provides succinct, evidence-based guidance on the history-taking and physical examination of patients across the life spanStrengthens advanced assessment and clinical-reasoning skills in preparation for clinical rotations and practiceIncludes tips for interpreting assessment findings, Red Flag and Evidence-Based Considerations boxes, and sample documentationHighlights essential information with quick-reference tablesFeatures abundant illustrations and imagesPurchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers