Pediatric Hospital Medicine: A Case-Based Educational Guide

This educational guide provides a specialty-specific learning resource for pediatric hospital medicine, featuring 50 commonly presenting topics in an engaging case-based format. It is designed to supplement trainee education during inpatient pediatrics rotations and can be used as a teaching tool or study guide. The book includes fictitious patient names, Documentation Tips, Clinical Pearls, and Health Equity Focus boxes to enhance interdisciplinary team communication and address social determinants of health.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 800 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics

This comprehensive educational guide offers a valuable subspecialty-specific learning resource for pediatric hospital medicine. With a focus on 50 commonly presenting topics encountered by pediatric hospitalists, this book provides readers with an immersive experience into the morning meeting and guides them through patient presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and resolution. Presented in an engaging case-based format, it offers realistic examples to enhance understanding and application of knowledge.

Designed to complement the educational journey of trainees during their inpatient pediatrics rotation, this book serves as a versatile educational tool. It can be utilized as a guide for learning sessions, as an individual resource for self-study, or as a study guide. Each chapter delves into a distinct case, featuring a fictitious patient name that is often related to the case topic, aiding in memory retention for learners.

To facilitate accurate and effective communication among the interdisciplinary team responsible for caring for hospitalized children, each case includes a Documentation Tips section. Additionally, Clinical Pearls summarize the key takeaways from each chapter, providing a concise summary for quick reference.

As needed, cases incorporate Back to Basics boxes to provide refreshers on examination techniques, laboratory test result analysis, or other foundational information related to the cases. Furthermore, throughout the book, Health Equity Focus boxes are included to raise awareness about social determinants of health and equip clinicians with the tools to recognize and address potential inequities in care.

By offering a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to pediatric hospital medicine, this educational guide empowers practitioners to provide optimal care to children and adolescents in the hospital setting.

Weight: 363g
Dimension: 276 x 213 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781610025928