Graber and Wilbur’s Family Medicine Examination and Board Review, Fifth Edition (Family Practice Examination and Board Review)

Description:

An engagingly written case-based review for the Family Medicine Board Examination and the USMLE Step 3 Widely recognized as the ideal study guide for the primary and recertification exams in family medicine and licensure exams, Graber and Wilbur's Family Medicine Examination and Board Review, Fifth Edition has been updated throughout to maintain currency and freshness—including new bits of humor that make the book fun to read and studying more enjoyable. Featuring hundreds of progressive cases, this acclaimed review has been applauded by residents and students for its "building-block approach" to learning that assures readers understand one subject before moving on to the next. The Fifth Edition has also been enhanced with cutting-edge coverage of topics such as health maintenance, decision-making, and metacognition. More than 350 progressive case studies that reflect the realities of clinical practice and prepare readers for the exams A 200-question final exam with answers referenced to pages in the book Detailed answer explanations for most questions that explain not only why an answer is right, but why the other answers are wrong Comprehensive coverage of ALL topics on the boards and recertifying exam Super-effective learning aids such as Quick Quizzes, learning objectives, clinical pearls, and more Color photographs of conditions most easily diagnosed by appearance Written not only to help pass exams, but to also update knowledge of family medicine with state-of-the-art information An outstanding refresher for primary care physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners

Table of Contents:

A Few Words on Studying and Taking the Board Examination

1 Emergency Medicine

2 Cardiology

3 Pulmonology

4 Allergy and Immunology

5 Nephrology

6 Hematology and Oncology

7 Gastroenterology

8 Infectious Diseases

9 HIV/AIDS

10 Endocrinology

11 Rheumatology

12 Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

13 Pediatrics

14 Adolescent Medicine

15 Obstetrics and Women’s Health

16 Men’s Health

17 Dermatology

18 Neurology

19 Ophthalmology

20 Otolaryngology

21 Care of the Older Patient

22 Care of the Surgical Patient

23 Psychiatry

24 Nutrition and Herbal Medicine

25 Substance Use Disorders

26 Ethics

27 End-of-Life Care

28 Evidence-Based Medicine

29 Patient-Centered Care

30 Final Examination

Index