Signs and Symptoms in Family Medicine
A Literature-Based Approach
Series Editor:- Mark Davis, MD, MS, Director, Institute for International Emergency Medicine and Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
- Paul Paulman, MD, Professor and Predoctoral, Department of Family Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
- Jeffrey Harrison, MD, Professor and Program Director, Department of Family Medicine, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
- Audrey Paulman, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
- Laeth Nasir, MD, Professor; Chairman of the Department of Family, Creighton University School of Medicine; Family Medicine Physician , Creighton Medical Associates, Omaha, Nebraska
- Dean Collier, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Omaha, Nebraska
Signs and Symptoms in Family Medicine, by Paul M. Paulman, MD et al, provides a unique evidence-based approach to diagnosis based on presenting signs. Focusing on the most common diagnoses observed in a medical practice, the book helps you "think horses, not zebras." A rating system for the sensitivity and specificity of the signs, symptoms, and diagnostic tests aids in the development of a focused and accurate differential diagnosis. This handy, take-along guide is ideal for quick reference at the bedside or a refresher while prepping for the boards.
Audience
Medical students on clerkships/rotations in years 3 & 4; Residents in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Primary Care; Practitioners in Family Medicine, Internists and Generalists, Primary Care, Pediatrics; nursing and health students and professionals, specifically Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.
Paperback, 656 Pages
Published: August 2011
Imprint: Saunders
ISBN: 978-0-323-04981-8
Contents
1. Abdominal Pain
2. Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
3. Amenorrhea
4. Anemia
5. Anxiety
6. Arthralgia
7. Back Pain
8. Behavioral Problems in Children
9. Bleeding and Bruising
10. Blood in Stool
11. Breast Masses and Nipple Discharges
12. Chest Pain
13. Child Abuse
14. Confusion
15. Congestion
16. Cough
17. Depression
18. Diarrhea
19. Dizziness
20. Earache
21. Family Discord
22. Fatigue
23. Fever
24. Headache
25. Health Maintenance
26. Heartburn
27. Hypertension
28. Jaundice
29. Lower Extremity Pain and Swelling
30. Lymphadenopathy
31. Menopause
32. Neck Pain
33. Pelvic or Genital Pain
34. Polyuria
35. Rashes
36. Seizures
37. Sexual Dysfunction
38. Shortness of Breath
39. Sleep Disorders
40. Sore Throat
41. Substance Abuse
42. Urinary Problems
43. Vaginal Discharge
44. Generalized Weakness
45. Weight Change
