Advanced Health Assessment and Differential Diagnosis

Book excerpt: With a focus on promoting sound clinical decision-making and a streamlined and highly accessible approach, this text delivers up-to-date primary care health assessment techniques for individuals throughout the life span. Each chapter offers a concise overview of anatomy and physiology and an in-depth review of normal and abnormal findings. Chapters feature a comprehensive assessment of special populations, including patients with disabilities; pediatric, pregnant, and elderly patients; and transgender and veteran populations. Chapters are further enhanced with illustrations, images, and case studies that demonstrate clinical reasoning and application of principles to practice. -- From publisher's description.