Bright Futures Pocket Guide: Guidelines, 3rd edition [Spiral-bound]

Paula Duncan MD FAAP (Author), Joseph F. Hagan Jr. MD FAAP (Editor), Judith S. Shaw RN MPH EdD (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1581102240 | ISBN-13: 978-1581102246 | Publication Date: October 1, 2007 | Edition: 3rd

All the essentials, one easy reference Pocket Guide summarizes each visit—developmental observation, physical exam, medical screening, immunizations, and anticipatory guidance. All the essentials, one easy reference Pocket Guide summarizes each visit—developmental observation, physical exam, medical screening, immunizations, and anticipatory guidance. Includes 4 all-new appendices—medical screening tables, resources, screening tools, sample scripts.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 83 pages
• Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics; 3rd edition (October 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581102240
• ISBN-13: 978-1581102246
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 7.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not very helpful or practical, April 16, 2010

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Sylvia Swan "Shinewithjoy" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bright Futures Pocket Guide: Guidelines, 3rd edition (Spiral-bound)

This book doesn't have enough information to be helpful. It doesn't have any sort of physical development or screening information, nor does it give the average rate of growth for each age. I'd rather look in my ped's text for everything, instead of using this book and another source. Would not recommend for family practice or pediatrics.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource, November 21, 2011

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A (Champaign, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bright Futures Pocket Guide: Guidelines, 3rd edition (Spiral-bound)

This is a great little pocket book and includes the important things to look for or ask about when providing routine well care to children. I give a copy of this to each of my medical students and encourage them to review it before going into the room to see the patient.

In regards to physical development or screening that is what this book is used for. On each age group it lists what should be done at that age and suggests what screening should be done at that visit. ie BP, head size, lead level, etc. If you are looking for weight change at each age group take a look at the WHO (world health organization) growth chart. Knowing the rate of change probably isn't that important to your patients, just plot the points and show them the curve.

Again, keep in mind that this is meant to be a pocket guide for the full text. If it included the vaccine schedule it would be out of date within 1 year of print. It does well with anticipatory guidance.

One more thing, if you are not into having a physical copy of the pocket guide you can download this exact thing in PDF format for free and legally from the AAP website.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for all parents!, December 4, 2009

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B. Armstrong-Hoss "B. Armstrong-Hoss" (Washington) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bright Futures Pocket Guide: Guidelines, 3rd edition (Spiral-bound)

This is a great little guide about the recommended health topics and screenings for children based on their age group. Although I'm a pediatric nurse and a nurse pracitioner student, I'd recommend this book for any parent with a little medical knowledge and the desire to learn more about what their child should receive at each pediatric well-child visit. It's very handy and easy to read. I'd recommend it for anyone providing care to children.