Synopses & Reviews
Now in its Third Edition, this manual is an accessible, reliable source of guidance on clinical problems that are frequently encountered in the adult ambulatory care setting. More than 90 expert contributors from every branch of clinical medicine provide practical, knowledgeable answers to the questions arising in day-to-day patient care.Coverage encompasses all organ systems, with additional sections on constitutional symptoms, psychiatric and behavioral problems, infectious diseases, women's and men's health issues, and health maintenance. Chapters are either symptom-oriented or disease-oriented, depending on the way a condition presents in practice. Each chapter focuses on the questions clinicians encounter when caring for patients, such as how often the condition occurs, its natural history, and the effectiveness of preventive and therapeutic interventions. The authors offer succinct, practical advice and also explain the rationale for their recommendations. Annotated references at the end of each chapter direct the reader to additional information.
Synopsis
Medical List selection. Reference on the diseases and disorders most commonly seen in medical ambulatory practice. For residents and practitioners in primary care.
Table of Contents
Constitutional Symptoms
Eye Problems
Ear Problems
Upper Respiratory Problems
Lower Respiratory Problems
Cardiovascular Problems
Peripheral Vascular Problems
Gastrointestinal Problems
Urinary Problems
Musculoskeletal Problems
Endocrine and Metabolic Problems
Blood Problems
Nervous System Problems
Psychiatric and Behavioral Problems
Infectious Diseases
Women's Health Issues
Men's Health Issues
Health Maintenance
Other Conditions
Appendix - Diets