Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination

Learn how to conduct a patient-centered health history and physical examination! Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination: An Interprofessional Approach, 11th Edition, takes a uniquely interprofessional collaborative approach to health assessment, with a strong emphasis on lifespan considerations and differential diagnosis of unexpected findings. Each core chapter is organized into four sections ― Anatomy and Physiology, Review of Related History, Examination and Findings, and Abnormalities ― with lifespan content integrated into each area. Written by a team of nurse practitioners and physicians, this one-of-a-kind textbook uses evidence-based guidelines to help you master hands-on exam techniques, as well as communication skills that build rapport and trust with the patient.

Review of the previous edition:
“…provides a comprehensive approach to patient-centered history and physical examination, information gathering and sharing, clinical reasoning, as well as clinical decision-making and problem solving. The book begins with information on culture competence and humility and developing a relationship with patients.…. Each chapter includes evidence-based practice in physical examination boxes, clinical pearls, tables, illustrations, pictures, and information on specific patient populations such as children, the elderly, and transgender and gender-diverse patients…. This updated book…continues to provide interprofessional health professionals with the essentials of the history and physical examination while adding information in important areas including care of LGBTQ+ populations, updated information regarding controversaries, such as in cancer care, and updated evidence for incorporating new research into clinical practice and decision-making…. The handbook and online resource are helpful to use in the clinical setting. *4 stars*" --©Doody’s Review Service, 2023, Suzanne M Allen, MD, MPH (University of Washington School of Medicine)