Essentials of family practice
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Essentials of family practice
Saunders, c1998
2nd ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
The 2nd Edition of this handy softcover book is a modified and economical version of the larger landmark reference, "Textbook of Family Practice". It offers detailed information on the body systems, diseases, and disorders commonly encountered in practice. Completely revised and reorganized, it features many new authors and up-to-date clinical subjects and case studies. Review of the Previous Edition: "Ambitious in both its breadth and depth...An important new resource...about the structure and content of family practice...Dr. Rakel and his colleagues are to be commended for their valuable contribution." - "The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice."
Table of Contents
Part I: Fundamentals. The Family Physician. Ethics in Family Medicine. Family Dynamics and Health. Patient Compliance. Disease Prevention. The Consultation Process. The Problem-Oriented Medical Record. Problem Solving in Family Medicine. Interpreting Laboratory Tests. Selecting Radiographic Tests. Managed Health Care. Basics of Prescription Writing. Immunizations. Part II: Case Studies. Weight Loss and Diarrhea. Chronic Cough. Fever and Chest Pain. Dyspnea. Acute Bronchitis. Blurring of Vision. Ear Pain. Sinus Congestion. Dizziness. Sore Throat. Oral Leukoplakia. Nasal Congestion. Wheezing. Diarrhea. Pregnancy. Newborn Care. Hyperactivity. Short Child. Preschool Physical Examination. Abdominal Pain. Breast Lump. Laceration Repair. Vaginal Discharge. Amenorrhea. Postmenopausal Vaginal Bleeding. Contraception. The Abdominal Pap Smear. Menopause. Chest Pain. Shortness of Breath. Hypertension. Hypercholesterolemia. Atrial Fibrillation. Knee Injury. Neck Pain. Shoulder Pain in a Recreational Athlete. Elbow Pain. Wrist and Hand Pain. Lower Back Pain. Ankle Injury. Joint Pain and Stiffness. Skin Papule. Eczema. Acne. Rash and Fever. Obesity. Type II Diabetes. Weight Loss. Malnutrition in the Elderly. Eating Disorders. Heartburn. Constipation. Fatigue and Anemia. Anemia. Vomiting and Low Back Pain. Hematuria. Dysuria. Nocturia. Urinary Incontinence. Headache. Tremors. Child with Fever and Lethargia. Chronic Anxiety. Sleep Disturbance. Motor Vehicle Accident-Related Anxiety. Domestic Violence. Memory Loss. Alcoholism. Approaches to Patients Who Smoke. Terminal Cancer and Pain.
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