
SOAP for Pediatrics features over 70 clinical problems with each case presented in an easy to read 2-page layout. Each step presents information on how that case would likely be handled. Questions under each category teach the students important steps in clinical care.Blackwell's new SOAP series is a unique resource that also provides a step-by-step guide to learning how to properly document patient care. Covering the problems most commonly encountered on the wards, the text uses the familiar "SOAP" note format to record important clinical information and guide patient care. SOAP format puts the emphasis back on the patient's clinical problem not the diagnosis.This series is a practical learning tool for proper clinical care, improving communication between physicians, and accurate documentation. The books not only teach students what to do, but also help them understand why. Students will find these books a "must have" to keep in their white coat pockets for wards and clinics.
This book investigates the application of the SOAP note documentation format to pediatric clinical practice to improve patient care and communication. The authors, Breck Nichols and Michael Polisky, utilize their clinical expertise to provide a structured framework for medical students and residents. By focusing on the patient's clinical problem rather than a singular diagnosis, the text offers a systematic approach to medical documentation and decision-making in a hospital setting.
What You Will Find
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Medical educators and students frequently identify this text as a practical, portable resource for clinical rotations. Experts highlight the utility of the SOAP format in standardizing communication and documentation practices among healthcare providers.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
2004-01-01
Publisher:
Wolters Kluwer Health
ISBN-10:
0060000325
ISBN-13:
9780060000325
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