Jarvis's Health Assessment ANZ, 4th Edition

The ideal student guide to assessing a person’s healthJarvis’s Health Assessment provides the foundational knowledge and skills every nurse needs to assess people’s health.Written by leading academics and clinicians, this text will help the learner seamlessly combine their knowledge of human anatomy and physiology with clinical assessment, communication and clinical reasoning skills. Its logical structure covers key theories, frameworks, techniques, specific areas of human function and how to apply health assessment knowledge and skills in practice.The fourth edition has been fully updated for Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand and is relevant for each year of the undergraduate or pre-registration curriculum across multiple subjects. It is accompanied by a wealth of learning and teaching resources to help learners grasp both theoretical and practical concepts.Ideal for pre-registration course students, beginning and experienced registered nurses and those undertaking advanced practice rolesClearly separates knowledge and skills for nurses at a beginning level and those who have clinical experience, making it easy for teachers and students to identify content relevant to their level of learningIncludes case studies to illustrate the initial parts of the clinical reasoning process and documentation of health assessmentsEasy to navigate, with a clear structure and colour-codingExtensive use of illustrations to clarify important anatomical and physiological conceptsAccompanying resources include videos showcasing physical examination skills, PowerPoints and summative MCQ test banksA focus on person-centred care, health education, inclusive practice and lifespanInstructor resources on EvolvePowerPointsImage collectionTest banksStudent and instructor resources on EvolveSkills videosFully updated, reflecting current practice and guidelines in Australia and Aotearoa New ZealandRestructured content to support learningSignificant revisions of chapters on screening for family violence and substance misuseRevisions of chapters on communication skillsFurther development of approaches to gender diversity and inclusion

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