Build a Comprehensive Foundation in Children’s Primary Care with Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition

Are you looking for a comprehensive textbook that covers the full spectrum of health conditions seen in primary care pediatrics? Look no further than Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition. Written from the unique perspective of the Nurse Practitioner, this in-depth, evidence-based textbook guides you through assessing, managing, and preventing health problems in children from infancy through adolescence.

Key Topics Covered

• Developmental Theory: Understand the latest research on child development and its implications for primary care pediatrics.
• Issues of Daily Living: Learn how to address common health issues that affect children’s daily lives.
• The Health Status of Children Today: Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and statistics on children’s health.
• Diversity and Cultural Considerations: Discover how to provide culturally sensitive care to children from diverse backgrounds.

New and Updated Content

This edition includes three new chapters on topics such as:

• Inclusivity, Equity, Diversity, and Justice: Reflecting contemporary understanding of the role of inequity and racism in child health.
• Pediatric Palliative Care: Discussing key topics in pediatric primary care.
• Child Maltreatment: Distinguishing maltreatment from injury prevention to emphasize the importance of diagnosis and management.

Additionally, revised and updated content includes:

• Global, National, and Local Influences on Child Health: Introducing the topic of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Environmental Influences on Pediatric Health: Focusing on the effects of climate change and environmental impacts on health, including social, cultural, and physical factors.
• Sexuality and Gender Identity: Reflecting on the contemporary understanding of gender identity with expanded content on LGBTQIA and health.
• Congenital and Inherited Disorders: Supporting primary care providers who commonly care for children with rare genetic diseases.

Other Key Features

• Coverage of new theories reflecting a contemporary understanding of child development, parental roles, and family function.
• Expanded discussion of coronaviruses and COVID-19, including content on new vaccine types developed for novel COVID-19 infections.
• Content aligns with Bright Futures guidelines, ensuring you have the most up-to-date and evidence-based information at your fingertips.

Written by renowned experts in the field, Burns’ Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition is the perfect resource for nurse practitioners, students, and healthcare professionals looking to build a comprehensive foundation in children’s primary care.

Publisher: Elsevier; 8th edition (March 5, 2024) Language: English Paperback: 1024 pages ISBN-10: 0323882315 ISBN-13: 978-0323882316