"In spite of the growth in available diagnostic technology and studies, expertise in correctly performing assessment skills, obtaining valid data, and interpreting the findings accurately remains fundamental to the provision of the safe, high-quality, patient-centered, and cost-effective practice for which NPs are known. Even once these skills are accomplished, accurate diagnosis remains a difficult aspect of practice. Novice practitioners often spend much energy and time narrowing their differential diagnosis when they have no clear guidance that is driven by the patient or complaint. For this reason, our aim was to develop a guide in the assessment and diagnostic process that is broad in content and suitable for use in varied settings"-- Provided by publisher.

Assessment and clinical decision making : an overview -- Diagnostic studies -- Genomic assessment : interpreting findings and formulating differential diagnoses -- Skin -- Head, face, and neck -- The eye -- Ear, nose, mouth, and throat -- Cardiac and peripheral vascular systems -- Respiratory system -- Breasts -- Abdomen -- Genitourinary system -- Male reproductive system -- Female reproductive system -- Musculoskeletal system -- Neurological system -- Nonspecific complaints -- Psychiatric mental health -- Pediatric patients -- Pregnant patients -- Assessment of the transgender or gender diverse adult -- Older patients -- Persons with disabilities.