Pocket Primary Care 2nd Edition

Pocket Primary Care 2nd Edition | ISBN-13 9781496378651

Pocket Primary Care, Second Edition, is a practical, high-yield reference for quick answers to common diagnostic questions in the outpatient setting. This easy-to-use, loose-leaf resource contains current evidence-based practices, accepted best practices, and expert guidance from physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital, including appropriate workups and when to refer. From counseling patients on insomnia to diagnosing STIs, from interpreting PFTs to treating osteoporosis, this revised second edition supports your clinical decision making and helps you meet everyday challenges in your practice.

Overview:

Pocket Primary Care, 2nd Edition is an essential, high-yield reference designed for quick access to key diagnostic and treatment information in the outpatient setting. Authored by physicians from Massachusetts General Hospital, this practical guide mirrors the thought process of primary care clinicians in day-to-day practice, offering expert guidance on a wide range of topics, from routine screenings and disease management to counseling on lifestyle issues and recognizing when to refer patients for specialized care.

The second edition is fully updated with the latest clinical guidelines, therapeutic recommendations, and evidence-based practices. It includes an expanded collection of tables, diagrams, algorithms, and bulleted lists to make finding and retaining essential facts easier. Covering all major subspecialties, this guide is an ideal resource for primary care clinicians, residents, and students needing fast, reliable answers in a busy clinical environment.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Includes information on routine screenings, chronic pain management, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, dermatology, endocrinology, and more.
• Easy Access: Organized by body system and medical specialty with bulleted lists, tables, and algorithms for quick reference.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Reflects the latest clinical guidelines and therapeutic recommendations.
• Expert Guidance: Written by a team of experienced clinicians from Massachusetts General Hospital.
• Portable Format: Designed for quick consultation in a busy outpatient setting, this guide is perfect for both new practitioners and seasoned professionals.

Table of Contents:

• General Medicine: Routine Visit, Disease Screening, Health Literacy, Chronic Pain, Immunizations, etc.
• Cardiology: Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure, Dyslipidemia, Hypertension, Valvular Heart Disease, etc.
• Dermatology: Acne, Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Wound Care, Melanoma, Urticaria, etc.
• Endocrinology: Diabetes Mellitus, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disorders, Vitamin D Deficiency, etc.
• Gastroenterology: Abdominal Pain, GERD, IBS, Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis, etc.
• Hematology and Oncology: Anemia, DVT, Hemochromatosis, Lymphadenopathy, etc.
• Infectious Disease: STIs, HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, Pneumonia, etc.
• Musculoskeletal: Back Pain, Gout, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatologic Tests, etc.
• Neurology: Headache, Stroke, Seizure, Dizziness, Peripheral Neuropathy, etc.
• Ophthalmology and ENT: Red Eye, Otitis, Sinusitis, Hearing Loss, etc.
• Psychiatry: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Substance Use Disorders, Insomnia, etc.
• Pulmonary: Asthma, COPD, Sleep Apnea, Hemoptysis, etc.
• Renal/Urology: Chronic Kidney Disease, Hematuria, Nephrolithiasis, etc.
• Women’s Health: Breast Disease, Contraception, Menopause, Pelvic Pain, etc.
• Men’s Health: Prostate Cancer, BPH, Male Sexual Dysfunction, etc.
• Geriatrics: Dementia, Fall Prevention, Urinary Incontinence, End-of-life Care, etc.