Bøger af Marcia E. Herman-Giddens

This updated manual will assist you in learning how to assign the stages of the physical changes of pubertal development. Assessing pubertal maturity is a vital clinical skill. It is an essential part of the physical examination. It aids in the diagnosis and management of diverse pediatric conditions. And it is a prerequisite for counseling patients and families on sexual development. This updated AAP manual shows exactly how state-of-the-art assessment is done. It also covers Tanner stages of physical development in children and adolescents.Must-know issues, approaches, and methodologiesPubertal and genital maturity ratingsDevelopmental staging how-tosStep-by-step examination and measurement techniquesAnomalies and variantsAssessment challenges and pitfallsFully illustrated quick-reference formatConcise text explanationsClassic photo setsCustom-created color photos and drawings.