This practical resource provides instant access to a wealth of essential patient teaching information for patients with common diseases and disorders, as well as those who are undergoing diagnostic testing or a medical or surgical procedure. It features coverage of more than 200 diseases, disorders, and procedures including 30 new or extensively revised in this edition. A special section on home care procedures provides comprehensive guidance on preparing a discharge teaching plan and providing care in the home. A convenient alphabetical organization with colored A-Z thumb tabs for quick reference in the clinical setting. Two-color design highlights important information. Information on more than 200 diseases, disorders, and procedures including 30 new or extensively revised in this edition. Extensive home care content, including comprehensive guidelines for preparing a discharge teaching plan. Helpful lists of diagnostic test results for specific diseases. Clear explanations of therapeutic management, including surgery and medications. Easy-to-understand language with no specific nursing terminology makes it ideal for a broad range of health professionals. Features more than 30 new or extensively updated entries. A Teaching Alert logo draws attention to essential information for the patient or caregiver on preventing or responding to a serious complication. A Dangerous Complications logo identifies potentially life-threatening complications of a disease, disorder, or procedure. An Elderly Alert logo explains how a specific teaching point may differ for the elderly patient. An Elder Care heading identifies how you can adapt teaching for elderly patients.