The thirty-six cases presented in this volume are the pedagogic result of the author’s years working in a pediatrics medical setting. These cases include scenarios that aim to help students improve such skills as evaluating clinical presentations, formulating differential diagnoses, determining appropriate work-ups and interpreting their results, and producing working diagnoses and subsequent treatment plans. The text also examines appropriate responses to emergency situations. The cases come in a variety of formats to give a well-rounded tour of myriad scenarios. Suggested answers provided at the end of each case allow for critical assessment without immediate access to work-up results. This text is essential for those looking to build the critical skills necessary to succeed in the pediatric field.
 
 

Ruth Worthington’s career in the Department of Pediatrics at Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine spanned forty-seven years, during which she served on the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners as well as on the board of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians.