New edition of a text which provides an in-depth account of the evaluation, management, and long-term course of those common clinical problems that are addressed in the ambulatory setting, as well as guidance for recognizing when specialized care or hospitalization is called for. The first four chapters describe making decisions on the basis of evidence, developing a therapeutic doctor-patient relationship, using patient-centered education, and integrating prevention into practice. The following 11 chapters address specific conditions along with published clinical trial reports, meta-analyses, and recommendations. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or. Read Less