Primary Care e-bog

A complete, state-of-the-art bible of interprofessional primary care in one easy-to-use resource for Interprofessional Primary Care A truly interprofessional primary care textbook, created by DNPs/APRNs, MDs, PharmDs, PAs, CNSs, and CNMsEvidence-based practice guidelines for Primary CareIncludes community care, team work, and wellness coachingsStrong guidance on differential diagnosis, disease prevention, risk reduction and lifestyle managementAcross the lifespan focus PLUS gender, occupational and palliative care considerationsCase Studies in PPT format available to faculty adopting the textThis second edition of Primary Care delivers succinct, current, and integrated information on the assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with commonly seen conditions in primary care settings. Written and edited by APNs, MDs, PAs, PharmDs and other health professionals, it emphasizes guidance on differential diagnosis, interprofessional primary care, lifestyle management, health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention. The text features erelationship-centered care, extensive coverage of age, gender, and occupational considerations; complementary approaches; nutritional assessment; violence exposure and vulnerability assessment; family, community, and cultural assessment; palliative care; and evidence-based practice guidelines.This important text presents current diagnostic criteria for each condition and includes relevant anatomy, pathology, and physiology, epidemiology of the condition, including cultural and economic factors, risk identification, and disease prevention strategies. Also included are related laboratory studies, the focused physical exam, wellness coaching, treatment options, potential pitfalls, and much more. Additionally, the book includes clinical "e;pearls"e;, clinical warnings, referrals and warning points, and references. The text is of value to all interprofessional primary care providers, with a special focus on the needs of advanced practice nurses and MSN/DNP students, and as a course textbook for teaching primary health care topicsNew to the Second Edition:Increased focus on interprofessional primary care, including community care, team work, and wellness coachingStrong guidance on differential diagnosis, disease prevention, risk reduction and lifestyle managementBroad team of interprofessional authors and editorsSpecial focus on elder/geriatric primary care and palliative careEvidence-based practice guidelinesStronger focus on age, gender, and occupational considerationsFocus on age, gender, and occupational considerationsCase Studies in PPT format available to faculty adopting the text