Pediatric primary care case studies

• Other Authors: Burns, Catherine E., Richardson, Beth 1944- (Editor), Brady, Margaret A. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Sudbury, Massachusetts Jones and Bartlett Publishers 2010
• Subjects: Pediatrics > Problems and Exercises; Primary Health Care > Problems and Exercises
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• Physical Description: xiii, 546 pages illustrations 23 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780763761363; 0763761362

Pediatric Primary Care Case Studies is a collection of pediatric case studies of common health problems of well, accutely ill, and chronically ill children. This text provides students with the opportunity to assess the scenario, differential diagnoses, treatment and educational plans. The cases include history and physical examination data and provide suggested case solutions. The cases include developmental, behavioral, and disease problems written to include family, cultural, and other contextual issues which must be considered to provide optimal care. Current guidelines and evidence-based research are used to support the care recommendations. Pediatric Primary Care Case Studies provides realistic ambulatory care cases that allows students to develop their critical thinking skills as they work through common situations faced by health care providers