CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Family Medicine, Second Edition (LANGE CURRENT Series) [Paperback]

Jeannette South-Paul (Author), Samuel Matheny (Author), Evelyn Lewis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071461531 | ISBN-13: 978-0071461535 | Publication Date: September 4, 2007 | Edition: 2

The most convenient, authoritative overview of family medicine and primary care -- completely updated and expanded!

A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE!

Praise for an earlier edition--"This portable, 700 page paperback is an excellent reference for practitioners caring for patients in ongoing settings. Information is complete, yet readily accessible. Information is prioritized well, making it easy to locate information rapidly. It will be a cost-effective addition to the shelves of thousands of hardworking family doctors. 5 STARS!"--Doody's Review Service

Great for USMLE Step 3 review, board certification, and maintenance or recertification

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

• Organized according to the developmental lifespan, beginning with childhood and adolescence, focusing on the reproductive years, and progressing through adulthood and senior years -- includes end-of-life issues
• 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 patient-centered medicine

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From the Back Cover

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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Jeannette E. South-Paul, MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA

Sam Matheny, MD, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY

Evelyn L. Lewis, MD, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD

Product Details

• Paperback: 832 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2 edition (September 4, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071461531
• ISBN-13: 978-0071461535
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #815,840 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book, February 17, 2008

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Randolph Clinic PC (KS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Family Medicine, Second Edition (LANGE CURRENT Series) (Paperback)

I love all the Current series of books. I have used them for years. They give me the information I need to know and leave out all the fine details that might be valuable for the academics but only get in the way when you are practicing out in the trenches (real world).

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A must have tool for the interns, November 12, 2008

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FP resident (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Family Medicine, Second Edition (LANGE CURRENT Series) (Paperback)

I think this book is great especially in the intern year. it breaks down everything without going into minute details. i use it as it as my basic tool and then i use to up to date for new treatment plans. this book is current. i find it very helpful..although it should not be used as the only resource. Great Book overall.

4.0 out of 5 stars Currents Family Medicine, September 24, 2011

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This review is from: CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Family Medicine, Second Edition (LANGE CURRENT Series) (Paperback)

Good reference manual. Wished it went into more detail on CV, DM and geriatric medicine. Otherwise it will serve as a supplement with other FM books .