Fundamentals of Family Medicine

Erscheinungsjahr 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4757-2535-3
Verlag: Springer US
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 582 Seiten, eBook

Fundamentals of Family Medicine presents the common clinical problems encountered by generalists and, through case studies and discussion questions, enhances the reader's understanding of the process by which practitioners define, prioritize, and manage the diverse problems of many patients. Core chapters from the fourth edition of Family Medicine: Principles and Practice were selected and updated to cover: - Common acute problems such as otitis media - Common chronic problems such as diabetes mellitus and hypertension - Must-never-miss problems such as myocardial infarction - Problems under current investigation such as HIV - And areas of emphasis for family practitioners such as geriatric care, sports medicine, and domestic violence.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Weitere Mitwirkende

David, A.K.

Johnson, T.A. Jr.

Phillips, D.M.

Scherger, J.E.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Principles of Generalist Health Care.- 2 Clinical Prevention.- 3 Normal Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery.- 4 Problems of the Newborn and Infant.- 5 Common Problems of the Elderly.- 6 Domestic Violence.- 7 Headache.- 8 Hypertension.- 9 Sinusitis and Pharyngitis.- 10 Viral Infections of the Respiratory Tract.- 11 Otitis Media and Externa.- 12 Ischemic Heart Disease.- 13 Obstructive Airway Disease.- 14 Gastritis, Esophagitis, and Peptic Ulcer Disease.- 15 Urinary Tract Infections.- 16 Vulvovaginitis and Cervicitis.- 17 Disorders of the Back and Neck.- 18 Osteoarthritis.- 19 Common Dermatoses.- 20 Diabetes Mellitus.- 21 Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.- 22 Anxiety Disorders.- 23 Depression.- 24 Care of Acute Lacerations.- 25 Athletic Injuries.- 26 Occupational Hazards.