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Covers all the clinical conditions that are seen, diagnosed and managed in the primary care setting. Organized developmentally with sections on infants and children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Key segments of each chapter address psychosocial aspects, cultural differences in presentation, course of illness or treatment, complementary and alternative therapies, and evidence-based treatment information.
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A team of editors from the U. of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, U. of Kentucky College of Medicine, and Uniformed Services U. of the Health Sciences offer a reference resource from common conditions seen in ambulatory practice. The reference is written for primary care trainees and practicing physicians practicing continuity of care in family medicine. Organized according to the developmental lifespan, 59 chapters address common conditions found in childhood, adolescence, the adult reproductive years, and maturity. Chapters address evidence- based recommendations, culturally related aspects of conditions, pharmacologic and alternative therapies, the impact of illness on the family, patient education, and end-of-life issues. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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