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This is a Pageburst digital textbook; The Canadian edition of Carolyn Jarvis’ renowned textbook, Physical Examination & Health Assessment, provides a comprehensive approach to health assessment from a Canadian perspective. An outstanding art program, a clear writing style, and a holistic approach to assessment across the life cycle help you develop, practice, and learn to trust your health history and physical examination skills. Organized by body system, Physical Examination & Health Assessment, Canadian Edition, presents the steps of a complete physical examination in the same logical sequence as performed in practice. The combination of an attractive and user-friendly format, integrated life span content, attention to cultural and social considerations, the inclusion of hundreds of illustrations and photographs, and numerous practical tools have made this textbook a bestseller that is trusted by instructors and students alike. In addition, our Canadian author team and ten Canadian contributors have taken careful steps to ensure the inclusion of the latest Canadian practice guidelines and research.

Whether you are a novice student examiner or an advanced-practice student, you’ll find that this book contains everything you need to develop and refine your clinical skills.