Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition

Jane W. Ball - 2018

Overview

Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination, 9th Edition, presents a unique interprofessional and patient-centered approach to health assessment across the lifespan. This edition emphasizes patient safety, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice, alongside developing strong communication skills and effective examination techniques. Each core chapter is structured into Anatomy and Physiology, Review of Related History, Examination and Findings, and Abnormalities, with integrated lifespan content.

Who it's for

• Students and professionals in nursing, medicine, and advanced practice.
• Practitioners caring for adults, older adults, and children.
• Individuals seeking to enhance clinical reasoning and communication skills.

Key features

• Interprofessional and interdisciplinary approach.
• Focus on patient safety, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice.
• Integrated lifespan content for infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, and older adults.
• Updated content on infectious outbreaks and precautions.
• Emphasis on compassionate, patient-centered care and communication.
• Hardback binding, 736 pages.
• Published in 2018 by Elsevier Science.
• ISBN: 9780323481953.