Pediatric Secrets

by Richard Polin MD, Mark F. Ditmar MD

Overview

Portable and high yield, Pediatric Secrets is perfect for use in clinical rotations, exam prep, or as a handy clinical reference. Drs. Richard A. Polin and Mark F. Ditmar present the essential questions and answers to help you better meet the challenges you face every day, while updated chapters highlight the latest standards in pediatric care. A bestselling volume in the Secret Series®, its Q&A format, helpful lists and tables, mnemonics, and informal tone combine to make reference fast, easy, and enjoyable. - "Key Points" boxes and a highly detailed index allow you to find information quickly and easily. - Unique Q&A format expedites learning and retention. - Top 100 Secrets section combines the top 100, high-yield facts into one chapter, providing a concise overview of the latest issues in pediatrics. - High-yield content is ideal for exam preparation. - Provides the current standards of care for pediatric students and practitioners. - Updated chapters reflect the latest advances in pediatrics. - Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience gives access to the text, figures, references, and additional content on a variety of devices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323315807
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	05/09/2015
Series:	Secrets
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	752
File size:	30 MB
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About the Author

Polin, Richard A., MD; Ditmar, Mark F., MD

Table of Contents

Top 100 Secrets 1. Adolescent Medicine 2. Behavior and Development 3. Cardiology 4. Dermatology 5. Emergency Medicine 6. Endocrinology 7. Gastroenterology 8. Genetics 9. Hematology 10. Infectious Diseases 11. Neonatology 12. Nephrology 13. Neurology 14. Oncology 15. Orthopedics 16. Pulmonology 17. Rheumatology

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Perfectly portable coverage of the latest standards in pediatric care.

Editorial Reviews

Delivers essentials of primary and specialized pediatric medicine in the context of inpatient and outpatient practice, in a question-and- answer format, useful for students and professionals on teaching rounds, in clinical situations, and on oral exams. Answers to questions feature pearls, tips, and memory aids. Chapters are arranged by organ system and bulleted lists and tables are included for quick review. Polin teaches pediatrics at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons. Ditmar is assistant chief of the Department of Pediatrics at Southern Ocean County Hospital. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

"This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about aspects of the clinical care of the pediatric patient. This is a great study resource for test/board preparation as well. The Socratic approach is excellent, the presentations are concise, and the book is well referenced. I enjoyed interacting with the online version as well. This title is highly recommended." Reviewed by Joseph R. Hageman, MD (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine) Doody's Score: 93, 4 Stars!

From the Publisher

Reviewer: Joseph Hageman, MD (Evanston Hospital)
Description: The title of this book is appropriate as it has an abundance of clinically relevant information for students, residents, fellows, practitioners, nurses, and nurse practitioners. This sixth edition includes an online version that is easy to access and navigate.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide basic clinical information in a Socratic format for a cross-section of learners from medical students to practitioners and educators, including nursing as well. In the preface the editors emphasize that they address social, economic, and political topics as they relate to children. The editors and authors have fulfilled their objectives and I look forward to spending more time going through this excellent book in print and online.
Audience: The intended audience is medical learners, which includes medical students, residents, fellows, and practitioners, as well as nursing students looking for more depth and nurse practitioners. I am not sure I could come up with a better title as there is a wealth of information in this book. The editors and authors are certainly credible authorities.
Features: The book starts with 100 secrets, all of which are clinically relevant for anyone interested in the care of the pediatric patient. I really appreciate the Socratic approach of asking a question, then providing a concise answer to start and then more detail and references for readers who are more interested in an exploration of the topic. This is an ideal source for millennial learners who seem to prefer having the instructor tell them exactly what they need to know in a concise way in a short period of time.
Assessment: This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about aspects of the clinical care of the pediatric patient. This is a great study resource for test/board preparation as well. The Socratic approach is excellent, the presentations are concise, and the book is well referenced. I enjoyed interacting with the online version as well. This title is highly recommended.

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