(Ebook) Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination by Jane W. Ball, Jane W. Ball, RN, DrPH, CPNP, Joyce E. Dains, John A. Flynn, John A. Flynn, MD, MBA, MEd, Barry S. Solomon, Barry S. Solomon, MD, MPH, Rosalyn W. Stewart, Rosalyn W. Stewart, MD, MS, MBA ISBN 9780323761833, 0323761836

(Ebook) Seidel's Guide to Physical Examination by Jane W. Ball, Jane W. Ball, RN, DrPH, CPNP, Joyce E. Dains, John A. Flynn, John A. Flynn, MD, MBA, MEd, Barry S. Solomon, Barry S. Solomon, MD, MPH, Rosalyn W. Stewart, Rosalyn W. Stewart, MD, MS, MBA ISBN 9780323761833, 0323761836

Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination: An Interprofessional Approach was a landmark text when first published, in part because of the interprofessional team of nurse practitioner and physician authors. The use of interprofessional authors has continued through all editions, and the current team of nurse practitioner and physician authors brings the strengths of their respective disciplines to help students of all health disciplines learn to conduct a patient-centered interview and perform a physical examination. This text is written primarily for students beginning their careers as a healthcare professional.The core message of the book is that patients are our central focus and must be served well. Learning how to take a history and perform a physical examination is necessary, but does not provide a full understanding of your patients. The relationship with your patients and the development of trust most often begins with conversation. Patients will more comfortably share personal and sensitive information when you develop a rapport and build trust. Such a relationship helps you obtain reliable information enabling you to serve your patients well. You are, after all, learning the stories of individuals with unique experiences and cultural heritage, and our interactio with them involves far more than the sum of body parts and systems. The art and skills involved in history taking and the physical examination are common to all of us, regardless of our particular health profession.