Essentials of Family Practice

The 2nd Edition of this handy softcover book is a modified and economical version of the larger landmark reference, Textbook of Family Practice. It offers detailed information on the body systems, diseases, and disorders commonly encountered in practice. Completely revised and reorganized, it features many new authors and up-to-date clinical subjects and case studies.Review of the Previous Edition:"Ambitious in both its breadth and depth...An important new resource...about the structure and content of family practice...Dr. Rakel and his colleagues are to be commended for their valuable contribution."--The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice WHAT'S NEW: New topics include domestic violence, tremors, insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorders, acne, terminal cancer, and pain. OUTSTANDING FEATURES: Features case studies to guide readers through the problem-solving process, including development of a differential diagnosis, course of treatment, and follow-up visits. Divides text into two parts. Part I offers the fundamentalsof family practice, including chapters on ethics, the nature of family medicine, disease prevention, managed health care, and other pertinent topics. Part II features case studies for common diseases and disorders. Provides study questions--with answersand rationales--to help readers focus on key information and orient them to standard board exam style. Covers knowledge unique to family practice.