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.- 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
Table of Contents
Part One: Principles of Family Medicine1. The Family Physician2. The Patient-Centered Medical Home3. Psychosocial Influences on Health4. Care of the Elderly Patient5. Care of the Dying Patient6. Care of the Self7. Preventive Health Care8. Behavioral Change and Patient Empowerment9. Interpreting the Medical Literature: Applying Evidence-Based Medicine in Practice10. Information Technology11. Clinical Problem Solving12. Integrative Medicine13. Establishing Rapport14. Interpreting Laboratory TestsPart Two: Practice of Family Medicine15. Infectious Diseases16. Pulmonary Medicine17. Ophthalmology18. Otorhinolaryngology19. Allergy20. Obstetrics21. Care of the Newborn22. Growth and Development23. Behavioral Problems in Children and Adolescents24. Child Abuse25. Gynecology26. Contraception27. Cardiovascular Disease28. Common Office Procedures29. Sports Medicine30. Common Issues in Orthopedics31. Back and Neck Pain32. Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Problems33. Dermatology34. Diabetes Mellitus35. Endocrinology36. Obesity37. Nutrition and Family Medicine38. Gastroenterology39. Hematology40. Urinary Tract Disorders41. Neurology42. Human Sexuality43. Clinical Genomics44. Crisis Intervention, Trauma, and Disasters45. Difficult Encounters: Patients with Personality Disorders46. Anxiety and Depression47. Delirium and Dementia48. Alcohol Use Disorders49. Nicotine Addiction50. Substance Use Disorders
