Full Description
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. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.
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
Contents
Abbreviations -- Inside front and back covers
Contributors
Preface
Chapter 1. Evidence-Based History-Taking
Chapter 2. Evidence-Based General Survey Including Vital Signs
Chapter 3. Evidence-Based Assessment of the Heart and Vascular System
Chapter 4. Evidence-Based Assessment of Lungs and Respiratory System
Chapter 5. Evidence-Based Assessment of Skin, Hair, and Nails
Chapter 6. Evidence-Based Assessment of the Lymphatic System
Chapter 7. Evidence-Based Assessment of Head and Neck
Chapter 8. Evidence-Based Assessment of the Eyes
Chapter 9. Evidence-Based Assessment of Ears, Nose, and Throat
Chapter 10. Evidence-Based Assessment of Neurologic System
Chapter 11. Evidence-Based Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 12. Evidence-Based Assessment of the Gastrointestinal and Urological Systems
Chapter 13. Evidence-Based Assessment of Male Genitalia, Prostate, Rectum, and Anus
Chapter 14. Evidence-Based Assessment of Breasts, Female Genitalia, and Reproductive System
Chapter 15. Evidence-Based Obstetric Assessment
Chapter 16. Evidence-Based Assessment of Mental Health Including Substance Use Disorders
Chapter 17. Evidence-Based Considerations for Assessment Across the Lifespan
Index
