Formulating a Differential Diagnosis for the Advanced Practice Provider 2nd Edition

Praise for the First Edition:

"Developing a comprehensive differential diagnosis for a specific complaint is a daunting task even for experienced advanced practice nurses. This user-friendly clinical guide provides a strategy and standard format for working through this complex task. It is a wonderful tool for both students and new advanced practice nurses." — ★★★★★ Doody’s

Now in its second edition, this practical clinical guide is an essential resource for advanced practice provider (APP) students and new practitioners, offering a structured, step-by-step approach to differential diagnosis for over 70 common symptoms—including 22 newly added symptoms.

Designed to simplify patient assessment, this guide outlines how to:
✔ Obtain a reliable patient history
✔ Choose the appropriate physical exam
✔ Use findings to formulate an accurate diagnosis

Key features include:
✅ Case-based approach – Symptoms are presented through realistic unfolding scenarios, covering chief complaints, presenting history, and past history.
✅ Focused patient history questions & responses – Helps streamline clinical assessments.
✅ Physical Exam Findings – Identifies key observations for each symptom.
✅ Differential Diagnosis Tables – Clearly compares potential conditions based on symptom presentation.
✅ Diagnostic Examination Tables – Includes estimated costs and relevant coding.
✅ Case Study Summaries – Reinforces critical thinking and clinical decision-making.

With contributions from a new editor and holistic health expert, this updated edition continues to be an invaluable tool for developing clinical reasoning skills, improving diagnostic accuracy, and enhancing patient care.