This text offers students, residents, and practitioners a systematic approach to differential diagnosis of symptoms and signs seen by primary care physicians. The text is organized by symptoms and signs and into categories—pain, mass, bloody discharge, non-bloody discharge, functional changes, and abnormal laboratory results—and shows readers how to use their basic science knowledge to identify the possible causes of each symptom. The text provides information on the procedures and laboratory tests that need to be included in the workup. Features Include:
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<li>Case presentations in quiz format</li>
<li>New Appendix C which includes Tips for a more Comprehensive History and Physical Examination and Special Examination Techniques for Common Symptoms</li>
<li>New section "Diseases within a Disease" (Stroke, Pneumonia, CHF, COPD, Cirrhosis, Peptic Ulcer, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pericarditis, Myocardopathy, UTI, Renal Calculus, Gall Stones, Hemorrhoids, Thrombophlebitis, Malabsorption Syndrome, Fractures, Diabetes)</li>
<li>Newer diagnostic tests such as Troponin for MI's and D-Dimer for Pulmonary Emboli</li>
<li>Solution site containing fully searchable text</li>
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Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care

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Collins, R., Douglas, M.D.

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Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins

Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs: A Cost-Effective Approach Third Edition Designed for quick reference, the revised Third Edition of this handy pocket manual contains diagnostic algorithms to help you interpret more than 230 symptoms and signs. The ideal aid for the busy clinician, this portable resource promotes a cost-effective patient workup, highlighting what tests to order and when to refer to a specialist. The Third Edition has been updated to include new algorithmic diagnosis that highlight several useful laboratory tests not included in prior editions, real case histories that help readers apply algorithms in clinical practice, and a new appendix that provides an extensive list of diagnostic tests to be ordered when faced with the most common symptoms. NEW to the Third Edition… • NEW algorithmic diagnosis highlights several useful laboratory tests not included in prior editions. • NEW case histories help you apply algorithms in clinical practice. • NEW appendix provides an extensive list of diagnostic tests to be ordered when faced with the most common symptoms. Make the right call… Pick up your copy today!

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