Fast Facts Handbook for Pediatric Primary Care - by Kristine M Ruggiero & Michael Ruggiero (Paperback)

About the Book

"This book was developed to be a quick reference to help providers navigate through some of the most common presenting complaints and symptoms encountered during the pediatric office visit. This book is unique in that it has been written by both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who work in and teach Pediatrics to the Advanced Practicing Clinician. This book has been organized by common presenting symptoms and made to be a concise and focused review of the most common presenting symptoms within a system"--

Book Synopsis

Uniquely written from the perspectives of a Nurse Practitioner and a Physician Assistant

This quick-access reference guide encompasses all key diagnostic and management essentials needed for safe and effective pediatric practice. By incorporating the most current literature and evidence-based practice, this guide explains how to best assess, diagnose, and treat common pediatric disorders in an ambulatory care setting. This practical, pocket-sized resource is presented in concise paragraphs, providing access to key information at a glance.

Chapters consistently include focused assessment and diagnosis of the most common clinical problems and treatment options. Key points, important developmental milestones, and illness prevention and management sections provide practitioners with important content to educate patients and families easily and thoroughly. Abundant tables and charts help to facilitate quick reference to key components of practice. Links to frequently updated clinical guidelines and important web resources ensure that practitioners can maintain access to the most current knowledge available.

Key Features:

• Provides speedy access to crucial information with concise paragraphs, chapter objectives, key points, and tables
• Conveniently organized by most commonly seen diseases and disorders
• Provides links to frequently updated clinical guidelines and web resources
• Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers