The Color Atlas of Family Medicine - Hardcover

Richard P. Usatine; Smith, Mindy Ann; Mayeaux, Jr., E.J.; Chumley, Heidi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0071769641 ISBN 13: 9780071769648

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Pub, 2013

Synopsis

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MORE THAN 2,000 FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS HELP YOU VISUALLY DIAGNOSE CONDITIONS AND DISEASES ENCOUNTERED IN CLINICAL PRACTICE

A Doody's Core Title for 2017!

"As a primary care reference, this atlas stands at top of the field. It is the pinnacle of health information, marrying photographic images of medical conditions with detailed, yet succinctly written text about each of these conditions...This second edition has not only expanded sections, it also has more presence and authority. It is one to have for all teaching clinics."

The Color Atlas of Family Medicine, Second Edition is a comprehensive atlas designed to facilitate diagnosis using outwardly appearing signs and manifestations. The superb collection of clinical images is supported by concise, evidence-based treatment recommendations presented in convenient, easy-to-apply bulleted text. Each chapter begins with a story that ties the photographs to real-life patients. Coverage for each condition includes: Patient Story, Epidemiology, Etiology and Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, and Management.

Features:

• Organized by anatomic and physiologic systems
• Includes pediatric and adult conditions
• Insightful legends with each photograph providediagnostic pearls to enhance your clinical observational skills
• Indexed by topic, region, and morphology
• Special sections on women's health, physical/sexual abuse, and substance abuse
• NEW chapters on important topics such as:
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Headache
  • Osteoporosis
  • Alcoholism
  • Tobacco addiction
  • Global health

Essential to family physicians and all healthcare providers involved in primary care, The Color Atlas of Family Medicine, Second Edition will also prove valuable to medical students, residents, internists, pediatricians, and dermatologists.

 

About this title

About the Author

Richard P. Usatine, MD
Professor of Family and Community Medicine
Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
Assistant Director, Medical Humanities Education
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Medical Director, Skin Clinic, University Health System
San Antonio, TX

Mindy A. Smith, MD
Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Deputy Editor, Essential Evidence Plus
Associate Medical Editor, FP Essentials

E.J. Mayeaux, Jr., MD
Professor of Family Medicine
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Family Medicine Residency Program Director and Vice-Chair
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Shreveport, LA

Heidi S. Chumley, MD
Associate Professor, Family Medicine
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Associate Vice Chancellor, Educational Resources and Interprofessional Education
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Pub
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071769641
• ISBN 13: 9780071769648
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 1575