Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor: Protocols and Algorithms (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

by Thomas A. Souza DC DACBSP (Author)
Key Phrases: adolescent patient, knee complaints, arm complaints, United States, New York, Special Patient Groups (more...)

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Review
10 out of 10! -- Dynamic Chiropractic, December 2000

5 Stars! -- Doody's Rating

Product Description
Chiropractors are recognized specialists in spinal pain. But today, as chiropractors move increasingly into primary care roles, it's not uncommon to see patients with coughs, fever, abdominal pain, and dozens of other nonmusculoskeletal symptoms. Differential Diagnosis for the Chiropractor covers the range of complaints commonly seen in daily practice -- including neurologic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, cardiopulmonary, and many other concerns and conditions. With easy-to-follow algorithms and concise explanatory text, this timely handbook helps the practitioner evaluate a patient's complaint in the context of a chiropractor's scope of practice. Protocols for a wide range of visceral conditions are outlined, as well as the musculoskeletal conditions traditionally associated with chiropractic. This new edition is revised to reflect updated national guidelines and recommendations. Laboratory values have been added, as well as considerations for evaluating spe! cial populations and increased nutritional and musculoskeletal management information.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 959 pages
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers; 2nd edition (September 29, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0834217287
• ISBN-13: 978-0834217287
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,197,047 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real Good Book for every chiropractor, August 25, 2004

By	Charles Caron (Quebec, Canada) - See all my reviews

I find it amusing that some doctors get angry when we speak of differential diagnosis in chiropractic. To make it clear chiropractic is a university level program of 5 years (where I come from) with 1000+ hours in diagnostic. This book is an excellent reference for every practicing chiropractor.

Dr C.C. DC

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Former guy is just a small headed MD who is jealous, July 24, 2004

By	G. BAUMLER - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is very informative in the diagnosis and treatment of many disorders. True it is written more for the chiropractor but if you look at the title of the book you might have an idea why it is written the way it is. The former reviewer is obvioulsy a MD or someone who does not believe in the chiropractic healing methods. He would rather rely on drugs and making drug companies happy than treating people the right way. I diagnosed my mother with subtrochanteric bursitis through this book. I am in my 8th tri of chiropractic school. Do you want to know how she was treated by MDs. A nerve block!!!! To the L4 nerve....now hmmmm maybe more MDs should read this book.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must buy reference for National Boards, December 15, 2003

By A Customer

I used this as a reference for Part II, III, and IV chiropractic national boards. This book lists a condition, tells you a brief summary and lists treatment protocols and what forms of nutrition can be advised in this condition. This is a good reference for the boards because it has certain treament protocols that boards like to ask. However, if you really want a great review for the national boards get the following:
National Board of Chiropractic Part II Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers, National Board of Chiropractic Part III Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations, and National Board of Chiropractic Part IV Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers Vol 1 and Vol 2 by Patrick Leonardi.
These study guides are the best references for studying for the Chiropractic National Boards. The questions in these books are right on to the format asked on the boards. I'm glad I used them because I think I might have failed without them. Dr. Souza's book is also a must for the boards because it gives some high yield material that is asked in either part 2, 3 or 4.