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A Comprehensive Case-Based Review Guide for the Family Practice Boards or Recertification Exam 5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! ""The book is both broad and comprehensive, with chapters written by family physicians and specialists who contribute informative, easy to follow, and concise discussions. Chapters cover the main systems of the body as well as HIV/AIDS, men's health, women's health, care of the surgical patient, and care of the older patient. In addition, there are chapters not traditionally included in board review books on ethics, end-of-life care, evidence-based medicine, and patient-centered care. Chapters are well written, contain questions consistent with those found on the boards, and provide explanations that will help readers navigate these topics on the exam. The case-based approach provides a comprehensive review of topics commonly encountered in the family physician's office. Each chapter contains clinical pearls, quizzes, and objectives to ensure that the main points have been addressed. The numerous illustrations include quality images of dermatological conditions, EKGs, and x-rays. Tables provide useful charts and are effective teaching tools. This will be a wonderful resource not only for those preparing for the family medicine boards, but also for family medicine residents, physicians, and anyone else working in a primary care setting."" -- Doody's Family Practice Examination & Board Review serves as an ideal study guide for the primary and recertification exam in family medicine and for licensure exams. Containing more than 400 progressive clinical cases that cover all specialty and topic areas tested on the exams, this unique guide features a step-by-step approach that ensures you fully comprehend a subject before moving on to a more advanced one. Features: More than 400 case studies that reflect the realities of clinical practice Comprehensive coverage of ALL topics on the boards and recertifying exam Hundreds of “Helpful Tip” boxes that provide valuable clinical pearlsLearning aids including ""Quick Quizzes,"" learning objectives, and online resourcesUp-to-date coverage of evolving issues such as multicultural medicine and evidence-based medicine High-quality color photographs of conditions most easily diagnosed by appearance More color photos and diagrams than in the previous edition Improved design -- so you can spend more time learning and less time looking for answers Completely updated content reflecting all major new developments in diagnosis and treatment NEW! Expanded coverage of current topics such as clinical ethics, women's health, and obstetrics

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Author:   Mark Graber ,  Jason Wilbur
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Medical
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 22.10cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 27.40cm
Weight:   1.851kg
ISBN:  

9780071496087

ISBN 10:   0071496084
Pages:   944
Publication Date:   16 January 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Contributors Preface Emergency Medicine Cardiology Pulmonary Allergy and Immunology Nephrology Hematology and Oncology Gastroenterology Infectious Diseases HIV/AIDS Endocrinology Rheumatology Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine Obstetrics and Women's Health Men's Health Dermatology Neurology Ophthalmology Otolaryngology Care of the Older Patient Care of the Surgical Patient Psychiatry Nutrition and Herbal Medicine Substance Abuse Ethics End-of-Life Care Evidence-Based Medicine Patient-Centered Care Final Examination Index Color Plates Appear between Pages 594 and 595

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The University of Iowa Department of Family Medicine is one of the leading programs in the country. Jason Wilbur MD is Assistant Professor; Mark Graber is Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, and primary author of the renowed Iowa Family Practice Handbook. Drs. Kukoyi and House are Clinical Fellows at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

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