Assessment of Sexual Maturity Stages in Girls and Boys [eBook]

Description

This updated manual will assist you in learning how to assign the stages of the physical changes of pubertal development. Assessing pubertal maturity is a vital clinical skill. It is an essential part of the physical examination. It aids in diagnosis and management of diverse pediatric conditions. And it is a prerequisite for counseling patients and families on sexual development.

This updated AAP manual shows exactly how state-of-the-art assessment is done. It also covers Tanner stages of physical development in children and adolescents.

Must-know issues, approaches, and methodologies

• Pubertal and genital maturity ratings
• Developmental staging how-tos
• Step-by-step examination and measurement techniques
• Anomalies and variants
• Assessment challenges and pitfalls

Fully illustrated quick-reference format

• Concise text explanations
• Classic photo sets
• Custom-created color photos and drawings

Details

• ISBN-13: 978-1-58110-573-5
• Product Code: MA0544
• Publication Date: April 1, 2010
• Format: eBook
• Pages: 38
• Illustrations: 130 full-color and black & white illustrations
• Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
• Availability: In Stock