Family Medicine Diagnosis & Treatment, 5th Ed.

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This evidence-based guide provides continuous, comprehensive care for patients throughout their lifetimes. It offers an easy-to-use resource for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the full range of clinical conditions seen in primary care.

NEW content includes coverage of genetics and precision medicine use in family medicine, telehealth in family medicine, CTE and sports injuries, Zika, the opioid epidemic, Hepatitis C, expansion of the HIV section, veteran's health and PTSD, and more. This resource is essential for primary care trainees, practicing physicians, advanced practice nurses, and physician assistants.

The guide is organized according to the developmental lifespan, beginning with childhood and adolescence and progressing through adulthood and senior years. It features evidence-based recommendations, conservative and pharmacologic therapies, and complementary and alternative therapies when relevant. Suggestions for collaborations with other healthcare providers are included, as well as attention to the mental and behavioral health of patients as solitary as well as comorbid conditions. The guide also recognizes the impact of illness on the family and provides patient education information and guidance on end-of-life issues.

This comprehensive resource is the leading guide for USMLE Step 3 review, board certification and maintenance, or recertification. It offers a wealth of information to support primary care practitioners in providing continuous, high-quality care to patients throughout their lifetimes.

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