Part of the highly regarded Nelson family of pediatric references Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics 8th Edition is a concise focused resource for medical students pediatric residents PAs and nurse practitioners. Ideal for pediatric residencies clerkships and exams this 8th Edition offers a readable full-color format; high-yield targeted chapters; and new features that make it even more user-friendly for today's in-training professionals or practitioners.Focuses on the core knowledge you need to know while also providing complete coverage of recent advances in pediatrics. Coverage includes normal childhood growth and development as well as the diagnosis management and prevention of common pediatric diseases and disorders.