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Family Medicine Principles and Practice

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ISBN-10: 0387954007

ISBN-13: 9780387954004

Edition: 6th 2003 (Revised)

Authors: Robert B. Taylor, A. K. David, S. A. Fields, D. M. Phillips, J. E. Scherger

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Providing clear guidelines for diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses, this text aims to be a useful reference for illnesses regularly seen in the family practice. This sixth edition includes new chapters on herbal medicine, telemedicine, evidence-based medicine and office management.
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Book details

List price: $359.00
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Springer
Publication date: 9/23/2002
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 1172
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.25" long x 2.50" tall
Weight: 6.534
Language: English

Preface
Clinical Practice Notice
Contributors
List of Abbreviations
The Principles of Family Medicine
Family Medicine: Now and Future Practice
Stages of Human Development
Cultural, Race, and Ethnicity Issues in Health Care
Family Issues in Health Care
Information Mastery: Practical Evidence-Based Family Medicine
Population-Based Health Care
The Practice of Family Medicine
The Person, Family, and Community
Preventive Care
Clinical Prevention
Health Promotion
Health Care of the International Traveler
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Postpartum Care
Preconception Care
Normal Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery
Medical Problems During Pregnancy
Obstetric Complications During Pregnancy
Problems During Labor and Delivery
Postpartum Care
Care of the Infant, Child, and Adolescent
Genetic Disorders
Problems of the Newborn and Infant
Communicable Diseases of Children
Behavioral Problems of Children
Musculoskeletal Problems of Children
Selected Problems of Infancy and Childhood
Health Care of the Adolescent
Care of the Elderly
Selected Problems of Aging
Common Problems of the Elderly
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Elder Abuse
Family Conflict and Violence
Child Abuse and Neglect
Domestic Violence
Sexual Assault
Family Stress and Counseling
Behavioral and Psychiatric Problems
Anxiety Disorders
Depression
The Suicidal Patient
Somatoform Disorders and Related Syndromes
Selected Behavioral and Psychiatric Problems
Allergy
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis and Anaphylactoid Reactions
Infectious Diseases
Epstein-Barr Virus Infection and Infectious Mononucleosis
Viral Infections of the Respiratory Tract
Sinusitis and Pharyngitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Bacteremia and Sepsis
Selected Infectious Diseases
Environmental and Occupational Health Problems
Occupational Health Care
Problems Related to Physical Agents
Injury and Poisoning
Bites and Stings
Poisoning
Care of Acute Lacerations
Selected Injuries
Care of the Athlete
Medical Problems of the Athlete
Athletic Injuries
Common Clinical Problems
Care of the Obese Patient
Home Care
Care of the Patient with Fatigue
Care of the Patient with a Sleep Disorder
Medical Care of the Surgical Patient
Counseling the Patient with Sexual Concerns
Care of the Alcoholic Patient
Care of the Patient Who Misuses Drugs
Care of the Patient with Chronic Pain
Care of the Dying Patient
Organs and Systems
The Nervous System
Headache
Seizure Disorders
Cerebrovascular Disease
Movement Disorders
Disorders of the Peripheral Nervous System
Selected Disorders of the Nervous System
The Eye
The Red Eye
Ocular Trauma
Selected Disorders of the Eye
The Ear, Nose, and Throat
Otitis Media and Externa
Oral Cavity
Selected Disorders of the Ear, Nose, and Throat
The Cardiovascular System
Hypertension
Ischemic Heart Disease
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Valvular Heart Disease
Heart Failure
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Venous Thromboembolism
Selected Disorders of the Cardiovascular System
The Respiratory System
Obstructive Airway Disease
Pulmonary Infections
Lung Cancer
Selected Disorders of the Respiratory System
The Digestive System
Gastritis, Esophagitis, and Peptic Ulcer Disease
Diseases of the Large and Small Bowel
Diseases of the Pancreas
Diseases of the Liver
Diseases of the Rectum and Anus
Colorectal Cancer
Surgical Problems of the Digestive System
Selected Disorders of the Digestive System and Nutrition
The Renal, Urinary, and Male Genital Systems
Urinary Tract Infections
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Disorders
Diseases of the Kidney
Diseases of the Prostate
Surgery of the Male Genital System
Selected Disorders of the Genitourinary System
The Female Reproductive System and Women's Health
Family Planning and Contraception
Vulvovaginitis and Cervicitis
Menstrual Disorders
Menopause
Tumors of the Female Reproductive Organs
Benign Breast Conditions and Disease
Breast Cancer
Selected Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
The Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
Disorders of the Back and Neck
Disorders of the Upper Extremity
Disorders of the Lower Extremity
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Related Disorders
Selected Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
The Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Common Dermatoses
Skin Infections and Infestations
Skin Tumors
Selected Disorders of the Skin
The Endocrine and Metabolic System
Dyslipidemias
Diabetes Mellitus
Thyroid Disease
Osteoporosis
Gout
Selected Disorders of the Endocrine and Metabolic System
The Blood and Hematopoietic System
Anemia
Selected Disorders of the Blood and Hematopoietic System
Family Medicine Applications
Medical Informatics, the Internet, and Telemedicine
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The Family Physician's Role in Responding to Biologic and Chemical Terrorism
Profile of Family Physicians in the United States
Chronology of the Evolution of Family Practice as a Specialty in the United States
Index