Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics (Paperback)

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Review

"Although substantially smaller than the standard textbook, it is packed with information. The format consists of a readable rich text, supplemented by ample charts and figures...The material is presented in such a way that the reader is encouraged to think about the patient...The approach is not "cook book" but rather thought provoking in describing the process of arriving at a differential diagnosis and evaluating the choice of treatment...The subject matter is current, including, for example, discussions of the effects of divorce on the child, child abuse and neglect, sexually transmitted diseases in adolescents, and substance abuse as well as traditional subjects...The authors have designed this book for the student and house officer during pediatric training. In addition to recommending it for this audience, I believe it would be useful in the office of any busy practitioner as a source of ready reference. I found this "half nelson" to be well written, surprisingly comprehensive, and thought-provoking in its approach to pediatric patients." -The New England Journal of Medicine

Product Description

Stanford Univ., CA. Textbook for medical students. Companion to: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, a Brandon/Hill Medical List selection by the same author. Previous edition: c1994. 24 U.S. contributors. DNLM: Pediatrics.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 846 pages
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co; 3nd edition (January 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721672299
• ISBN-13: 978-0721672298
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,558,964 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for the student, not the resident, June 18, 2003

By	F. Rabi (Iowa City, IA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics (Paperback)

When I used this book during my pediatric clerkship as a medical student, it proved to be a reliable source of excellent information, seemingly perfectly directed at what most attending ask for during the rounds and conferences. It gives a brief synopsis of pathophysiology, etiology, diagnostic criterion, management and prognosis of all but the rarest pediatric ailments. The well-organized approach makes this one of the ideal books for skimming before an exam, and yet the details provided also afforded much information for those who are preparing for a lecture.
Yet for pediatric residents (of which I am currently one), this book proves too superficial. I used it for a few of our monthly exams (when my internship labors gave me too little time to study our bible - NELSON), and I felt that it didn't quite deliver the necessary level. Not enough was mentioned about the syndromes that attendings love to ask about.
Overall, though, I love this book. It makes for a good "bathroom read" for both medical student and resident, but where the student can take it back to his desk, the resident should leave it in the bathroom magazine rack for future visits.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essentials Of Pediatrics, April 20, 2002

By	Daud Khan "daudkhan" (Pakistan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics (Paperback)

I have been working as a Pediatrician in Pakistan since 1992. In Pakistan the Standard Text book Of Pediatrics is Nelson Text book of Pediatrics. But the most liked book is Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics. I have read all its previous edditons first as a trainee of Pediatrics and now as a working pediatrician. I think one should always keep with him this book and Harriet Lane Hand Book of pediatrics if one wants to remain current.

Dr. Daud Khan
Pediatrician Rawalpindi Pakistan

12 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A quick reference for "essentials" discussed during rounds., July 14, 1999

By A Customer

Although the intent of the publisher was not to make a "baby" version of the 5kg original textbook, they ended up by practically doing so, using many of the useful tables that the original text has. I consider it as good reading material for when you don't have too much time - or the upper body strength - to lug around the larger version of the book.