Pediatric Physical Diagnosis , 2E (2014)

This edition of the successful textbook puts emphasis on the study and knowledge of normality in physical diagnosis to better appreciate, describe, diagnose and treat the abnormal. Clearly written and generously illustrated, it describes in practice step-by-step, head-to-toe procedures, the diagnostic examination of the newborn child and adolescent. It provides a novel approach to the recognition and description of physical findings. It emphasises the importance of both subjective and objective observations, of distinguishing between the two, and of the use of exact measurements whenever possible. This book is comprehensive and easy to use, the text flows easily and uderstandably, unusual or keywords are defined, rare diseases, unusual syndromes and name-dropping are avoided wherever possible. This new edition of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis is an enjoyable, invaluable reference for both the beginner and the experienced physician and for the trainees specialising in pediatrics and neonatology.