Student Guide to Primary Care

Download or read book Student Guide to Primary Care written by David Jay Steele and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a "just-in-time" resource for medical students, physician assistant students, and nurse practitioner students who are in the early stages of their clinical training and just beginning to see patients in the ambulatory setting. The book addresses common medical problems in adults and children (e.g., sore throat, back pain, headache, otitis media, hypertension, diabetes) and it also provides concise material on common office diagnostic procedures. Each chapter opens with a brief synopsis and then provides basic information on differential diagnosis, appropriate physical exam, lab tests to consider, and treatment options. Reader-friendly format with generous use of callouts Each callout category (definitions, red flags, "brain," referrals, treatment) is accompanied by an identifying icon to assist in quick retrieval of information while interacting or preparing to interact with a patient Bulleted lists, mnemonics, illustrations, and tables enhance readability Practical and useful reference for family medicine, general internal medicine, or general pediatric practices