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Adolescent Medicine

Book2008

Authors:

Gail B. Slap

Adolescent Medicine

Book2008

 

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Authors:

Gail B. Slap

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This concise, evidence-based resource covers all of today’s need-to-know information to quickly and effectively diagnose and manage common adolescent conditions...in an exceptional ... read full description

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    Pages 313-330

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This concise, evidence-based resource covers all of today’s need-to-know information to quickly and effectively diagnose and manage common adolescent conditions...in an exceptionally user-friendly format. Because it’s so compact, clinically oriented, and easy to read, Adolescent Medicine: The Requisites in Pediatrics is an ideal study tool as well as a convenient reference for practice.

This concise, evidence-based resource covers all of today’s need-to-know information to quickly and effectively diagnose and manage common adolescent conditions...in an exceptionally user-friendly format. Because it’s so compact, clinically oriented, and easy to read, Adolescent Medicine: The Requisites in Pediatrics is an ideal study tool as well as a convenient reference for practice.

Key Features

  • Includes detailed discussions on special health issues, common medical problems, sexual and reproductive health, behavioral problems, and the transition to adult health care to help you gain a better understanding of the unique needs of the adolescent patient.
  • Features a logical, consistent chapter format that helps you find the guidance you need quickly.
  • Presents abundant tables, differential diagnoses, lab values/radiologic studies, treatment/therapy recommendations, and guidance on when to refer to a specialist equipping you for every clinical challenge.
  • Discusses controversies concerning the standard of care with the aid of thought-provoking clinical scenarios to help you to determine the best course of action in difficult situations.
  • Provides highlighted boxes that emphasize relevant case studies, key points of each section, and other important information making you aware of considerations that impact today’s practice.
  • Uses a wealth of illustrations so you can see details more clearly.
  • Includes detailed discussions on special health issues, common medical problems, sexual and reproductive health, behavioral problems, and the transition to adult health care to help you gain a better understanding of the unique needs of the adolescent patient.
  • Features a logical, consistent chapter format that helps you find the guidance you need quickly.
  • Presents abundant tables, differential diagnoses, lab values/radiologic studies, treatment/therapy recommendations, and guidance on when to refer to a specialist equipping you for every clinical challenge.
  • Discusses controversies concerning the standard of care with the aid of thought-provoking clinical scenarios to help you to determine the best course of action in difficult situations.
  • Provides highlighted boxes that emphasize relevant case studies, key points of each section, and other important information making you aware of considerations that impact today’s practice.
  • Uses a wealth of illustrations so you can see details more clearly.

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ISBN

978-0-323-04073-0

Language

English

Published

2008

Copyright

Copyright © 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved

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Mosby

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Authors

Gail B. Slap

Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Director of Fellowship Programs, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania