Book Details

Key Features

• Concise, practical coverage of the 3Ps is provided for 40 of the most common conditions encountered by primary healthcare providers
• Coverage of each condition includes pathophysiology, algorithm, clinical manifestations, assessment findings, diagnostics and differential diagnosis referrals, treatment plan including patient education and follow-up, and billing codes
• Clinical Manifestations and Assessment Findings guide you through each step of advanced assessment
• Treatment plans for each condition include common drug interventions (pharmacology), patient education, treatment guidelines, and follow-up schedules
• Detailed algorithms provide guidance for assessment and treatment options
• Diagnostics and Differential Diagnosis Referrals sections ensure accuracy of the diagnosis and treatment plan
• Summary boxes in each chapter include Pediatric and Older Adult Lifespan Considerations, Diversity Considerations, and Acute Care Considerations
• Full-color illustrations and photographs provide accurate assessment findings and represent diversity and inclusion