CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment in Family Medicine

Concise, evidence-based coverage of the diseases and syndromes most commonly seen in clinical practiceFor more than 70 years, professors, students, and clinicians have trusted LANGE for high-quality, current, concise medical information in a convenient, affordable, portable format. Whether for coursework, clerkships, USMLE prep, specialty board review, or patient care, there's a LANGE book that guarantees success.A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011!CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment in Family Medicine is an easy-to-use guide to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the full range of clinical conditions seen in primary care. The book covers all age groups--from pediatric to geriatric--and includes end-of-life issues. An essential clinical reference for house staff and practicing family physicians, the book is also great for USMLE Step 3 review, board certification, and maintenance of certification.Features Organized according to the developmental lifespan, beginning with childhood and adolescence and progressing through adulthood and senior yearsComplementary and alternative treatments included where appropriateRecommendations for both immediate and ongoing management strategiesNumerous algorithms, charts, and tables encapsulate important informationConservative and pharmacologic therapiesPatient education informationSections on Therapeutics, Genetics, and Prevention; Psychosocial Disorders; and Physician-Patient IssuesNEW chapter on patient-centered medicine