Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 16/E [Hardcover]

Edited by Behrman (pediatrics, Stanford U. School of Medicine), Kliegman (pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin), and Jenson (pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School), this general medical school textbook seeks to be comprehensive in its treatment of the medical problems faced by children. In addition to the standard information on diseases and disorders, organized by bodily system, the editors include sections on psychological disorders, social issues, children with special health needs, nutrition, development, and environmental health hazards. The text does not note the contents of the CD-ROM.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

"Very comprehensive . . .Carries on the long tradition of excellence that has sustained it as a standard in its field for many years. -- Journal of the American Board of Family Practice

REVIEW OF THE 15th EDITION: "Very comprehensive . . .Carries on the long tradition of excellence that has sustained it as a standard in its field for many years. -Journal of the American Board of Family Practice -- Reviews

Here's the New Edition of the world's leading paediatric resource-thoroughly revised, expanded, and updated to reflect the latest advances in the field! Readers will find complete, authoritative guidance on aetiology, epidemiology, pathology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and prognosis for virtually every medical and surgical disorder in children. An organisation that divides large topical sections into concise, specific chapters makes reference easy.