Concise, evidence-based coverage of the diseases and syndromes most commonly seen in clinical practice

CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment in Family Medicine is an easy-to-use guide to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the full range of clinical conditions seen in primary care. The book covers all age groups--from pediatric to geriatric--and includes end-of-life issues. An essential clinical reference for house staff and practicing family physicians, the book is also great for USMLE Step 3 review, board certification, and maintenance of certification.

Features :

-Organized according to the developmental lifespan, beginning with childhood and adolescence and progressing through adulthood and senior years

-Complementary and alternative treatments included where appropriate

-Recommendations for both immediate and ongoing management strategies

-Numerous algorithms, charts, and tables encapsulate important information

-Conservative and pharmacologic therapies

-Patient education information

-Sections on Therapeutics, Genetics, and Prevention; Psychosocial Disorders; and Physician-Patient Issues

-NEW chapter on patient-centered medicine

The most convenient source of answers in the family medicine clinic

*Practical, current information for day-to-day diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions affecting patients of all ages

*Up-to-date, evidence-based advice, including complementary and alternative treatments where appropriate

*Coverage of psychosocial and cultural aspects of disease

Easy-to-use yet comprehensive, CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Family Medicine offers quick access to workup tools for definitive diagnosis, treatment, and management of all common diseases and disorders seen in family practice. This conveniently organized guide is the best quick reference for physicians and trainees who work in the ambulatory setting.

CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Family Medicine features:

*Problem-oriented, evidence-based approach to disorders of infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age

*Comprehensive coverage of all conditions commonly seen, treated, and managed in family medicine, organized by developmental stage

*Culturally related aspects of many conditions

*Complementary and alternative approaches when relevant

*Attention to the psychosocial aspects of disease

*Recommendations for both immediate and ongoing management strategies, with focus on continuity of care

*Abundant algorithms, charts, and tables

An ideal quick reference for family care clinicians and trainees, CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Family Medicine offers up-to-date assessment and management solutions for the entire range of diseases that affect every member of the family.