Textbook of Family Medicine

9 Edición - 2 de febrero de 2015
Última edición
Autor: Robert E. Rakel
Editor: David P. Rakel
Idioma: Inglés

This ninth edition of the Textbook of Family Medicine, edited by Drs. Robert E. Rakel and David P. Rakel, remains your #1 choice for complete guidance on the principles of fa… Leer más

Descripción

This ninth edition of the Textbook of Family Medicine, edited by Drs. Robert E. Rakel and David P. Rakel, remains your #1 choice for complete guidance on the principles of family medicine, primary care in the community, and all aspects of clinical practice. Ideal for both residents and practicing physicians, this medical reference book includes evidence-based, practical information to optimize patient care and prepare you for the ABFM exam. A clean, quick-reference layout makes it easy for you to put information to work immediately in your practice.

Puntos claves

Gain a new understanding of the patient-centered medical home and how to achieve this status in outpatient clinics
Make the most effective care decisions with help from "Evidence vs. Harm" icons that guide you through key treatments of common medical conditions
Take advantage of today’s most useful online resources with a convenient list of outstanding clinical websites
Quickly spot "Best Evidence Recommendations" with special boxes located throughout the text, and glean helpful tips on diagnosis and therapy from "Key Points" boxes found on every page

De interès para

Family Medicine. Internal Medicine

Índice

Part One: Principles of Family Medicine

1. The Family Physician

2. The Patient-Centered Medical Home

3. Psychosocial Influences on Health

4. Care of the Elderly Patient

5. Care of the Dying Patient

6. Care of the Self

7. Preventive Health Care

8. Behavioral Change and Patient Empowerment

9. Interpreting the Medical Literature: Applying Evidence-Based Medicine in Practice

10. Information Technology

11. Clinical Problem Solving

12. Integrative Medicine

13. Establishing Rapport

14. Interpreting Laboratory Tests

Part Two: Practice of Family Medicine

15. Infectious Diseases

16. Pulmonary Medicine

17. Ophthalmology

18. Otorhinolaryngology

19. Allergy

20. Obstetrics

21. Care of the Newborn

22. Growth and Development

23. Behavioral Problems in Children and Adolescents

24. Child Abuse

25. Gynecology

26. Contraception

27. Cardiovascular Disease

28. Common Office Procedures

29. Sports Medicine

30. Common Issues in Orthopedics

31. Back and Neck Pain

32. Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Problems

33. Dermatology

34. Diabetes Mellitus

35. Endocrinology

36. Obesity

37. Nutrition and Family Medicine

38. Gastroenterology

39. Hematology

40. Urinary Tract Disorders

41. Neurology

42. Human Sexuality

43. Clinical Genomics

44. Crisis Intervention, Trauma, and Disasters

45. Difficult Encounters: Patients with Personality Disorders

46. Anxiety and Depression

47. Delirium and Dementia

48. Alcohol Use Disorders

49. Nicotine Addiction

50. Substance Use Disorders

Reseñas

"This is an extremely well-written, well-produced book and a very necessary addition to a professional library." --Vincent F Carr, DO, MSA, FACC, FACP (Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences) Doody Score: 93 - 4 Stars

Detalles del producto

Edición: 9
Última edición
Publicado: 20 de febrero de 2015
Idioma: Inglés

Sobre el editor

David P. Rakel

Afiliaciones y experiencia

Professor and Chair, Department of Family Medicine & Community Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Sobre el autor

Robert E. Rakel