Textbook of Family Medicine,

Edition 9

Editors: By Robert E. Rakel, MD and David P. Rakel, MD

Publication Date: 20 Feb 2015

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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.

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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

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By Robert E. Rakel, MD, Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas and David P. Rakel, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Family Medicine & Community Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Part One: Principles of Family Medicine
1. The Family Physician
2. The Patient-Centered Medical Home
3. Psychosocial Influences on Health
4. Care of the Elderly Patient
5. Care of the Dying Patient
6. Care of the Self
7. Preventive Health Care
8. Behavioral Change and Patient Empowerment
9. Interpreting the Medical Literature: Applying Evidence-Based Medicine in Practice
10. Information Technology
11. Clinical Problem Solving
12. Integrative Medicine
13. Establishing Rapport
14. Interpreting Laboratory Tests

Part Two: Practice of Family Medicine
15. Infectious Diseases
16. Pulmonary Medicine
17. Ophthalmology
18. Otorhinolaryngology
19. Allergy
20. Obstetrics
21. Care of the Newborn
22. Growth and Development
23. Behavioral Problems in Children and Adolescents
24. Child Abuse
25. Gynecology
26. Contraception
27. Cardiovascular Disease
28. Common Office Procedures
29. Sports Medicine
30. Common Issues in Orthopedics
31. Back and Neck Pain
32. Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Problems
33. Dermatology
34. Diabetes Mellitus
35. Endocrinology
36. Obesity
37. Nutrition and Family Medicine
38. Gastroenterology
39. Hematology
40. Urinary Tract Disorders
41. Neurology
42. Human Sexuality
43. Clinical Genomics
44. Crisis Intervention, Trauma, and Disasters
45. Difficult Encounters: Patients with Personality Disorders
46. Anxiety and Depression
47. Delirium and Dementia
48. Alcohol Use Disorders
49. Nicotine Addiction
50. Substance Use Disorders

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"This is an extremely well-written, well-produced book and a very necessary addition to a professional library." --Vincent F Carr, DO, MSA, FACC, FACP (Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences) Doody Score: 93 - 4 Stars

ISBN: 9780323239905

Page Count: 1215

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