Textbook of Family Medicine, 9th Edition

Description:

This ninth edition of the Textbook of Family Medicine, edited by Drs. Robert E. Rakel and David P. Rakel, remains your #1 choice for complete guidance on the principles of family medicine, primary care in the community, and all aspects of clinical practice. Ideal for both residents and practicing physicians, this medical reference book includes evidence-based, practical information to optimize patient care and prepare you for the ABFM exam. A clean, quick-reference layout makes it easy for you to put information to work immediately in your practice.

Features:

Gain a new understanding of the patient-centered medical home and how to achieve this status in outpatient clinics.

Make the most effective care decisions with help from "Evidence vs. Harm" icons that guide you through key treatments of common medical conditions.

Take advantage of today’s most useful online resources with a convenient list of outstanding clinical websites.

Quickly spot "Best Evidence Recommendations" with special boxes located throughout the text, and glean helpful tips on diagnosis and therapy from "Key Points" boxes found on every page.

New To This Edition:

Quickly access content with an efficient new layout that includes more than 1,000 tables and full-color illustrations; treatment boxes for a concise overview of how to treat various conditions; Grade A SORT recommendations; and key points highlighting the major takeaways of each chapter.

Take advantage of an enhanced focus on team-based care as the role of primary care providers evolves, and stay up to date on the most current practice guidelines with evidence-based information throughout.

View 30 immersive procedural videos online from Procedures Consult, including chest tube placement, knee injection, vasectomy, vaginal tear repair, skin biopsy, colposcopy, IUD insertion, and more.

Remain at the forefront of the field with coverage on self-care, the emergence of tobacco alternatives such as e-cigarettes, and the changing picture of cancer in America.

Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, references, and videos from the book on a variety of devices.

Table Of Contents:

Part One: Principles of Family Medicine

The Family Physician

The Patient-Centered Medical Home

Psychosocial Influences on Health

Care of the Elderly Patient

Care of the Dying Patient

Care of the Self

Preventive Health Care

Behavioral Change and Patient Empowerment

Interpreting the Medical Literature: Applying Evidence-Based Medicine in Practice

Information Technology

Clinical Problem Solving

Integrative Medicine

Establishing Rapport

Interpreting Laboratory Tests

Part Two: Practice of Family Medicine

Infectious Diseases

Pulmonary Medicine

Ophthalmology

Otorhinolaryngology

Allergy

Obstetrics

Care of the Newborn

Growth and Development

Behavioral Problems in Children and Adolescents

Child Abuse

Gynecology

Contraception

Cardiovascular Disease

Common Office Procedures

Sports Medicine

Common Issues in Orthopedics

Back and Neck Pain

Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Problems

Dermatology

Diabetes Mellitus

Endocrinology

Obesity

Nutrition and Family Medicine

Gastroenterology

Hematology

Urinary Tract Disorders

Neurology

Human Sexuality

Clinical Genomics

Crisis Intervention, Trauma, and Disasters

Difficult Encounters: Patients with Personality Disorders

Anxiety and Depression

Delirium and Dementia

Alcohol Use Disorders

Nicotine Addiction

50. Substance Use Disorders