Principles Of Ambulatory Medicine

Updated for its Seventh Edition, Principles of Ambulatory Medicine is the definitive reference for all clinicians caring for adult ambulatory patients. It provides in-depth coverage of the evaluation,management, and long-term course of all clinical problems addressed in the outpatient setting. A major focus is on preventive care, grounded in excellent patient-physician communication. This edition features increased coverage of preventive care, particularly the impact of genetic testing as a disease predictor. For easy reference, the book is organized by body system and each chapter begins with an outline of key topics. References to randomized controlled clinical trials, meta-analyses, and consensus-based recommendations are boldfaced.

Updated for its Seventh Edition, Principles of Ambulatory Medicine is the definitive reference for all clinicians caring for adult ambulatory patients. It provides in-depth coverage of the evaluation,management, and long-term course of all clinical problems addressed in the outpatient setting. A major focus is on preventive care, grounded in excellent patient-physician communication. This edition features increased coverage of preventive care, particularly the impact of genetic testing as a disease predictor. For easy reference, the book is organized by body system and each chapter begins with an outline of key topics. References to randomized controlled clinical trials, meta-analyses, and consensus-based recommendations are boldfaced.

The most convenient and easy-to-use clinical manual available for outpatient medicine and family practice A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE "the book is informative and well written. This will be a welcome addition to the library at the Family Medicine Center and a great resource in preparing teaching pearls for residents and medical students."--Doody's Review Service Family Medicine is the ultimate at-a-glance guide to the diagnosis and treatment of common primary care problems. The book spans the full scope of ambulatory medicine, and is organized according to the flow of patient care--starting with insights into signs and symptoms, followed by expert disease management recommendations. The information is presented in a manner that enables you to quickly formulate a list of possible diagnoses, perform cost-effective diagnostic work-up, and prescribe therapy. The principles of clinical decision-making and effective evidence-based management strategies are woven throughout. FEATURES: NEW! Strength of Evidence Rating System delivers graded evidence for the management recommendations made in each chapter NEW! A color insert with 30+ full-color photographs NEW! More internationally renowned contributors Complete, but concise, coverage of every major sign, symptom, and complaint in outpatient medicine Chapter-opening summary of Key Points Chapter presentation allows for quick review of essential information at the point-of-care Includes full-text download for your mobile device

Outlining approaches for teaching residents and medical students in ambulatory care, this book discusses essential teaching skills, tells how to deal with difficult trainees, and shows how to set up a private practice as a setting for teaching. Rubenstein is affiliated with the Family Medicine Program, Royal College of General Practitioners of Australia. Talbot teaches in the Departments of Family and Community Medicine and Health Administration at the University of Toronto. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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