• A brief overview of relevant physiology and pathophysiology
• ICD codes for each disorder
• "Signal Symptoms" at the beginning of each disorder help the user target the most appropriate diagnosis
• Each monograph includes definition, etiology, occurrence, age, ethnicity, gender, contributing factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, differential diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, sequelae, prevention/prophylaxis, referral guidelines, education, and references
• Diagnostic data include rationales on why the test is ordered and a discussion of possible causes for abnormal lab values
• Comprehensive health promotion guidelines for each age group in Unit 1
• Alternative and complementary modalities included in management/treatment sections as appropriate
• Many monographs followed by a diagnostic decision tree to illustrate diagnostic or treatment reasoning
• Listing with common dermatologic conditions
• Website addresses for appropriate content areas and national organizations
• Organized by anatomical areas in a head-to-toe approach
• Each disorder chapter contains an overview of the essential elements to focus on during assessment
• Visual symbols such as Clinical Pearls, Age Related Considerations, Risk Factors, Red Flag, and Emergency Situation Signal Symptoms assist reader in quickly locating potential diagnoses

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