Clinician S Handbook Of Preventive Services

This is how to practice clinical preventive medicine. Included with the how-to's are brief synopses of the disease in question and recommendations from the major authorities. This book is perfect for preparing primary care resident talks.

A practical & comprehensive reference on clinical preventive services -- screening tests for the early detection of disease, immunizations, prophylaxis & counseling. Consice discussions & strategies for brief, targeted preventive interventive actions in 60 short chapters. Excellent for the practicing clinician & a useful text for health professions students of all disciplines. Tables. Index.

A practical & comprehensive reference on clinical preventive services -- screening tests for the early detection of disease, immunizations, prophylaxis & counseling. Concise discussions & strategies for brief, targeted preventive interventive actions in 62 short chapters. Contents: children & adolescents -- screening; children & adolescents -- immunization/prophylaxis; children & adolescents -- counseling; older adults -- screening; older adults -- immunization/prophylaxis; older adults -- counseling. Excellent for the practicing clinician & a useful text for health professions students of all disciplines. Extensive appendices. Tables. Index.