Block Description
This block address the growth, development and aging of patients. It introduces students to the basic knowledge of both the pediatric and geriatric history and physical exam. It explores normal growth and development, as well as, the common problems in the pediatric population. The geriatrics component provides an overview of the aging process and the application of these principles to patient care and medical decision making. The physiology of aging, comprehensive geriatric assessment, and common geriatric problems serve as a foundation for the course. This block incorporates the comprehensive services of disease prevention, early detection and health promotion.
Required & Recommended Books
CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Pediatrics, Twenty-Sixth Edition by ISBN: 9781264269983Publication Date: 2022-05-27
An Osteopathic Approach to Children by Call Number: Reserve WB940 C314o 2009ISBN: 9780443067389Publication Date: 2009-02-17
Pediatric Manual Medicine by Call Number: Reserve WB940 C314p 2009ISBN: 9780443103087Publication Date: 2009-03-20
*Rudolph's Pediatrics, 23rd Edition by Call Number: Reserve WS 200 P371a 2018ISBN: 9781259588594Publication Date: 2018-08-21
Zitelli and Davis' Atlas of Pediatric Physical Diagnosis by ISBN: 9780323777889Publication Date: 2021-12-09
*Book is also required or recommended in other Rowan-Virtua SOM courses or rotations.
Select Pediatrics E-Books
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Symptom-Based Diagnosis in Pediatrics (CHOP Morning Report) by ISBN: 9780071601740Publication Date: 2014-01-13
