American Academy of Pediatrics textbook of adolescent health care

By Richard E. Kreipe, Martin Fisher, Elizabeth M. Alderman, Walter D. Rosenfield

Subjects: Methods, Teenagers, Adolescent psychology, Adolescent Psychology, Health and hygiene, Adolescent medicine, Youth, Adolescent Medicine, Adolescent

Description: This book provides trustworthy guidance spanning every aspect of adolescent health care. Unlike other adolescent medicine references, the all-new AAP Textbook of Adolescent Care is an action-oriented working tool expressly built for efficient, on-target clinical problem-solving. Broad scope: nearly 200 chapters cover physical growth and development, examination and laboratory screening, sexual development, puberty, obesity, sleep disorders, adolescent dermatology and much more. Clear management guidelines provide step-by-step recommendations: What to do, How to do it; When to admit, When to treat, When to refer. Evidence-based approach: treat patients and counsel parents with high confidence. Excellent study reference for the pediatric or internal medicine boards. Integrated companion resources: use with complementary AAP resources: AAP Textbook of Pediatric Care, Tools for Practice, and Pediatric Care Online. - Publisher.