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Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 2-Volume Set

  • 20th Edition - April 17, 2015
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Robert Kliegman, Bonita F. Stanton, Joseph W. St. Geme III, Nina F Schor
  • Language: English

After more than 75 years, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics remains your indispensable source for definitive, state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of pediatric care. Embracing th… Read more

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After more than 75 years, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics remains your indispensable source for definitive, state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of pediatric care. Embracing the new advances in science as well as the time-honored art of pediatric practice, this classic reference provides the essential information that practitioners and other care providers involved in pediatric health care throughout the world need to understand to effectively address the enormous range of biologic, psychologic, and social problems that our children and youth may face. Brand-new chapters and comprehensive revisions throughout ensure that you have the most recent information on diagnosis and treatment of pediatric diseases based on the latest recommendations and methodologies.

"The coverage of such a wide range of subjects relating to child health makes this textbook still the gold standard and companion for all pediatricians across the world." Reviewed by Neel Kamal, Sept 2015

"All in all, this is an excellent and detailed paediatric review textbook which represents excellent value for money..truly a textbook for the global community" Reviewed by glycosmedia.com, Sept 2015

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“…the textbook remains a leading reference, second to none in the world. It can be recommended wholeheartedly to every pediatrician, and it is a “must have” for every medical student and fellow in pediatric training.”

"This is an excellent and comprehensive resource for students, house staff, practitioners, and other caretakers of infants, children, and adolescents. The editors and authors have done an outstanding job of providing an updated print and online version of a classic. I enjoyed accessing and working through the online version and will continue to use this book as an essential resource, just as the editors have stated in their preface." Reviewed by Joseph R. Hageman, MD (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine) for Doody's Review Service. Doody's Score: 96, 4 Stars!

"In keeping with the traditional responsibility acquired the current Edition has ensured that the essentials of pediatric medicine knowledge base relevant to practitioners is provided as well as modern approach of evidence base health care across the world , and across the entire child population world-wide is covered . The coverage of such a wide range of subjects relating to child health makes this textbook still the gold standard and companion for all pediatricians across the world." Reviewed by Neel Kamal, Sept 2015

"All in all, this is an excellent and detailed paediatric review textbook which represents excellent value for money. Now in a mature 20th edition and up to date, it is an excellent resource which offers print and digital access all bundled within the purchase price." Reviewed by glycosmedia.com, Sept 2015

"…the textbook remains a leading reference, second to none in the world. It can be recommended wholeheartedly to every pediatrician, and it is a "must have" for every medical student and fellow in pediatric training."

-Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Editor in Chief, Prof. Ulrich Wahn

Product details

  • Edition: 20
  • Latest edition
  • Published: April 29, 2015
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Robert Kliegman

Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Chair Emeritus, Department of Pediatrics - Medical College of Wisconsin Nelson Undiagnosed and Rare Disease Program, USA

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Bonita F. Stanton

Affiliations and expertise
Vice-Dean of Research, Professor of Pediatrics, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan

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Joseph W. St. Geme III

Affiliations and expertise
Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Professor of Pediatrics and Microbiology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania; Physician-in-Chief, Leonard and Madlyn Abramson Endowed Chair in Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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Nina F Schor

Affiliations and expertise
William H. Eilinger Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Professor, Department of Neurology, Pediatrician-in-Chief, Golisano Children’s Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York