Advanced Assessment: Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses by Mary Jo Goolsby

Your essential guide to diagnostic reasoning and differential diagnosis. Designed to go beyond performing a physical exam, this text focuses on the thinking behind clinical decision-making. Step by step, you’ll learn how to analyze assessment data, interpret key findings, and determine which conditions may be indicated—developing a systematic approach to differential diagnosis from initial presentation to clinical judgment. Coverage of 170 conditions and symptoms across the lifespan ensures you always have the diagnostic process at your fingertips. See what students and practitioners are saying online… Really good organization. Helpful descriptions. Easy to find information.“I actually really liked this text for my Advanced Assessment course. I liked how it was broken down by area or body system, and then further broken down my differential diagnosis. The information is organized in a way that makes sense and is super easy to skim to find exactly what you need.”—Alexx Happy I bought this book.“This is my number one resource for Differential Diagnosis. The information in this book is making my Assessment class easier. I'm glad I bought it!”— Aida G. Read more