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

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.

2015 Doody's Core Title