Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination is a comprehensive textbook of physical examination, history-taking, and health assessment with a unique emphasis on differential diagnosis and variations across the lifespan. The book conveys a uniquely compassionate, patient-centered approach to physical examination with a strong evidence-based foundation.

• Evidence-Based Practice in Physical Examination boxes supply you with current data on the most effective techniques for delivering quality patient care.
• Clinical Pearls lend insights and clinical expertise to help you develop clinical judgment skills.
  • Functional Assessment boxes present a more holistic approach to patient care that extends beyond the physical exam to patients' functional ability.
  • Staying Well boxes focus you on patient wellness and health promotion.
    • Risk Factor boxes provide opportunities for patient teaching or genetic testing for a variety of conditions.
    • Differential diagnosis content offers you an understanding of how disease presentations vary and specific information for how to make diagnoses from similar abnormal findings.
    • Abnormal Findings tables equip you with a quick, illustrated reference that allows for comparisons of various abnormalities along with key symptoms and underlying pathophysiology.
    • Sample Documentation boxes clarify appropriate professional language for the process of recording patient assessment data.
    • NEW! Advance Practice Skills highlighted throughout text makes identification and reference easier for students.
    • NEW! Updated content throughout provides you with cutting-edge research and a strong evidence-based approach to care.
    • NEW! Vital Signs and Pain Assessment Chapter groups important, foundational tasks together for easy reference in one location.
    • NEW! Improve readability ensures content remains clear, straightforward, and easy to understand.
    • NEW! Updated illustrations and photographs enhances visual appeal and clarifies anatomic concepts and exam techniques.