Textbooks

We recommend purchasing the electronic version of the following textbooks, as page numbers for required readings will align with the electronic version. Some of the benefits of electronic textbooks are outlined in our Transition to Electronic Textbooks announcement.

Required

  • Diabetes Canada. (2024). Clinical practice guidelines: Quick reference guide. https://guidelines.diabetes.ca/cpgrefguide
  • Jarvis, C., & Eckhardt, A. (2024). Physical examination & health assessment (4th Canadian ed., A. J. Browne, J. MacDonald-Jenkins, & M. Luctkar-Flude, Eds.). Elsevier.

Where to Purchase

Diabetes Canada

Download the Diabetes Canada Clinical practice guidelines.

Dalhousie Health Sciences Bookstore

E-book codes can be purchased from the Dalhousie Health Sciences Bookstore:

  • Address: 6136 University Ave., Halifax, NS
  • Phone: 902-494-3020

Visit the bookstore in person or order online.

Other Options

If preferred, textbooks are available through the publisher, and are also sometimes available online through websites such as Amazon or Chapters/Indigo.

The Nova Scotia Health Learning Institute for Health Care Providers offers education programming designed to meet the needs of learners across the province and strengthen our health care system. We are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-informed programming that enables providers to develop and maintain foundational and specialty competencies.