Signs and Symptoms in Family Medicine E-Book
A Literature-Based Approach
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Patient Care, Diagnosis, Specialties, Clinical Medicine
| Author: | Paul M. Paulman, MD, Audrey Paulman, MD, Jeffrey D. Harrison, MD, Laeth S. Nasir, MD, Sarah K. Bryan, BA, Dean S. Collier, PharmD, BCPS, Mark A. Davis, MD, MS | ISBN: | 9780323081320 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences | Publication: | October 5, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Mosby | Language: | English |
| Author: | Paul M. Paulman, MD, Audrey Paulman, MD, Jeffrey D. Harrison, MD, Laeth S. Nasir, MD, Sarah K. Bryan, BA, Dean S. Collier, PharmD, BCPS, Mark A. Davis, MD, MS |
| ISBN: | 9780323081320 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Publication: | October 5, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Mosby |
| Language: | English |
Signs and Symptoms in Family Medicine, by Paul M. Paulman, MD et al, provides a unique evidence-based approach to diagnosis based on presenting signs. Focusing on the most common diagnoses observed in a medical practice, the book helps you "think horses, not zebras." A rating system for the sensitivity and specificity of the signs, symptoms, and diagnostic tests aids in the development of a focused and accurate differential diagnosis. This handy, take-along guide is ideal for quick reference at the bedside or a refresher while prepping for the boards.
- Confidently diagnose and treat common illnesses and conditions using an evidence-based, systematic approach. A unique ratings system indicates how frequently various symptoms and signs are associated with a particular diagnosis.
- Easily find what you need with consistently organized chapters and an at-a-glance bulleted format.
- "Think horses, not zebras" with a focus on the most frequently encountered diagnoses.
- Rule out the most serious possibilities quickly with differential diagnoses listed in descending order of severity.
- Review symptoms, signs, suggested work-up, and patient disposition for each diagnosis.
Signs and Symptoms in Family Medicine, by Paul M. Paulman, MD et al, provides a unique evidence-based approach to diagnosis based on presenting signs. Focusing on the most common diagnoses observed in a medical practice, the book helps you "think horses, not zebras." A rating system for the sensitivity and specificity of the signs, symptoms, and diagnostic tests aids in the development of a focused and accurate differential diagnosis. This handy, take-along guide is ideal for quick reference at the bedside or a refresher while prepping for the boards.
- Confidently diagnose and treat common illnesses and conditions using an evidence-based, systematic approach. A unique ratings system indicates how frequently various symptoms and signs are associated with a particular diagnosis.
- Easily find what you need with consistently organized chapters and an at-a-glance bulleted format.
- "Think horses, not zebras" with a focus on the most frequently encountered diagnoses.
- Rule out the most serious possibilities quickly with differential diagnoses listed in descending order of severity.
- Review symptoms, signs, suggested work-up, and patient disposition for each diagnosis.
