Long regarded as the book in the field for in-depth learning as well as decision support at the
point of care Primary Care Medicine 8th Edition continues its tradition as a comprehensive
evidence-based action-oriented information resource. Presented in companion electronic format
updated quarterly its problem-based orientation spans the full spectrum of problems
encountered in adult primary care practice. Chapters address screening diagnosis prevention
and management including indications for referral and approaches to patient education and
shared decision making. Clear practical bulleted recommendations and an extensive annotated
bibliography of best references follow detailed discussions of pathophysiology clinical
presentation differential diagnosis and strategies for workup and treatment. Now with its
40th-anniversary edition this exceptional text is a must-have resource for physicians nurse
practitioners physician assistants students and residents- offering the most complete and
up-to-date resource available for primary care education and practice. ?Included interactive
eBook incorporates quarterly updates featuring critically reviewed important new evidence as
well as a study guide for students and tables for shared decision making.?Fully updated chapter
content based on nearly 4 000 new references and real-world advice in bulleted form at the end
of each chapter ensure current easily accessible evidence-based point-of-care decision
support.?Unique problem-based chapter organization covers the spectrum of adult primary care
highlighted by more than 400 tables figures and photographs many in color.?Chapters present
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recognizing its increasing importance to achieving high levels of practice performance.Enrich
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