Pediatric Diagnostic Medicine

Using a practical, case-basedpresentation,Pediatric Diagnostic Medicinehelps you develop diagnostic skills, gain further knowledgethroughinteresting cases, and improve critical thinking to reach a correct diagnosis. Dr. AndrewJ.White,vice chair of educationanddirector ofthe residency programat Washington University in St. Louis, presents dozens of real-world cases highlighted by full-color photographs. This unique case collection is an invaluable resource for pediatricians, residents,hospitalists,physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and anyone who provides care to children. Uses case-based teaching todevelophigher-level medical thinking, based on James P. Keating's concept of pediatric diagnostic medicine. Teacheshowto think about a patient's symptoms, dissect the issues, think backwards, and arrive at the correct diagnosis. Presents notable clinical cases starting with the presenting symptoms andthendiscussing vital signs, patient and family history, lab results, consults, differential diagnoses, and the ultimate diagnosis,finishingeach casewith teaching points. Includes additional relevant information on each case,such as why one diagnosis was chosen over another,or why certain tests were not run. Enrich YoureBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s),such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook,powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.