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Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, 5E with STUDENT CONSULT Access Fifth Edition(Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics) [Paperback]

Robert Kliegman (Author), Karen Marcdante, Hal Jenson, Richard Behrman
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141600159X 978-1416001591 November 1, 2005 5
Completely revised and updated, this reference of choice for students and practitioners offers practical guidance and the latest information on normal growth and development, along with the diagnosis, management, and prevention of common childhood diseases and disorders. Discussions of the pathophysiologic aspects of pediatric disease, the genetic bases of disease, and the psychosocial dynamics of illness aid in the clinical decision-making process. What's more, the New Edition is streamlined for more focused, consistent coverage of core areas of pediatrics and also includes STUDENT CONSULT access, which allows users to integrate additional vital information.
  • Focuses on the core aspects of pediatric health and disease.
  • Emphasizes the pathophysiologic aspects of pediatric disease and the psychosocial dynamics of illness.
  • Covers the genetic bases of disease, when applicable, since the understanding is critical for clinical decision making.
  • Uses summary tables that enable quick review.
Includes STUDENT CONSULT Access
  • Includes access to www.studentconsult.com, where readers will find the complete text and illustrations of the book are online-fully searchable · "Integration Links" to bonus content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles · content clipping for handheld devices · an interactive community center with a wealth of additional resources · and more.
  • Provides a one year access to Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 17e along with case studies and USMLE questions.
  • Follows the core curriculum of the medical school pediatric clerkship, helping to ensure success.
  • Features greater guidance on history, physical examination, and diagnostic approach to the pediatric patient.
  • Uses a full-color design and restructured chapters, providing a more modern look and easy access to information.
  • Presents a reorganized format to include 26 sections comprising 204 chapters, making information easier to find.


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"Completely revised and updated, this reference of choice for students and practitioners offers practical guidance and the latest information on normal growth and development, along with the diagnosis, management, and prevention of common childhood diseases and disorders. (...) What's more, the New Edition is streamlined for more focused, consistent coverage of core areas of pediatrics and also includes STUDENT CONSULT access, which allows users to integrate additional vital information."

About the Author

Robert M. Kliegman, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI; Karen Marcdante, MD, Professor and Vice-Chair Education - Pediatrics, Associate Dean of Curriculum, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI; Hal B. Jenson, MD, Chair, Department of Pediatrics, Director, Center for Pediatric Research, and Senior Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Eastern Virginia Medical School and Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Norfolk, VA; and Richard E. Behrman, MD, Executive Chair, Pediatric Education Steering Committee, Federation of Pediatric Organizations, Menlo Park, CA; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco, CA and George Washington University, Washington, DC

Product Details

  • Paperback: 1008 pages
  • Publisher: Saunders; 5 edition (November 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 141600159X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1416001591
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.9 x 1.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #398,827 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Only if you're going into Peds..., August 28, 2008
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Seejay "cjcjcjcj" (Earth, superficially) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, 5E with STUDENT CONSULT Access Fifth Edition(Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics) (Paperback)
First and foremost: If you're not going into Peds, Blueprints or Kaplan with Pretest should be enough. Don't bother with this text as it's probably not what you're looking for.

I bought this (although I had no intention of going into Peds) because I needed a little more explanation than the review books give, and I was glad I bought it. It does have a lot of tables, but I found them to be a useful way to distinguish between similar entities. While on my Peds rotation, the residents always referred to the big Nelson's when they had tough questions. If you want to make a good impression on your attendings and/or residents because you're going into Peds (or you're just a gunner) then Essentials is the way to go.

Here's the conundrum: learn the material that will make you a competent doctor or learn the material that'll make you pass the Peds exam?

Unfortunately in Peds, the two are not the same. Peds exams are filled with things like vaccination schedules which change yearly and word association like Meckel's rule of 2s, and thumb sign. Actual practice of pediatrics requires an actual thought process... which is explained best by Essentials.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Nelson's Essentials of Pediatrics, November 20, 2006
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Darrell Wu (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, 5E with STUDENT CONSULT Access Fifth Edition(Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics) (Paperback)
I read this book during my peds clerkship and like the above review states, too much of the information is contained in tables. However, because the book is extremely easy to read, you can learn much from just reading the text and glancing through the tables. With that being said, I'm hesitant to recommend this as a primary resource or even a reference during your clerkship. I felt that Case files, Pre-Test, and BRS peds were more than sufficient for the rotation; and since M3 year is just as much about studying effectively as it is learning, save your money and buy the aforementioned books. go through those multiple times and you'll crush the shelf.
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Utterly disappointing, September 27, 2006
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John H. Kim (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, 5E with STUDENT CONSULT Access Fifth Edition(Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics) (Paperback)
Please do not waste your money on this book. Practically half of the book is composed of huge tables (some even spanning multiple pages!) . It feels like they decided to try to compact Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics into this volume by throwing the information into tables. Don't get me wrong - the tables do contain important information, but they are just not organized in a way that is conducive to comprehension. And I am NOT gonna sit and memorize the tables. The text is pretty basic and readable, but a bit too long-winded. Also, there is definitely not adequate coverage of patient management issues... I felt like I could've read the entire book (which would have been a total waste of time) and still been very inadequately prepared for the shelf exam.
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