Edited by
Annette Browne, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia; New Investigator, Canadian Institutes of Health Research;
Scholar, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, Vancouver, BC
June MacDonald-Jenkins, RN, BScN, MSc, Professor, School of Health and Community Studies, Durham College; Assistant Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health Science, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, ON
Marian Luctkar-Flude, RN, BScN, MScN, Health Assessment Lecturer & Course Coordinator, School of Nursing; Nursing Lab Coordinator, Faculty of Health Sciences
Patient Simulation Lab, Queen's University; Project Coordinator, Interprofessional Health Education Through Patient Simulation; Nursing
Research Program Coordinator, Nursing Research Unit, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, ON
By
Carolyn Jarvis, PhD, APN, CNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Chestnut Health Systems, Bloomington; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
Description
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.
