Textbook of Family Practice

For more than 25 years, this trusted reference has guided physicians through every aspect of their practice, offering advice that has encouraged excellence, strengthened careers, and broadened patient bases. Now thoroughly updated and streamlined, the 6th edition features many all-new chapters and meticulous revisions to reflect the latest approaches and findings. This new edition is a comprehensive, authoritative source that helps readers meet every clinical and professional challenge they face.

TEXTBOOK OF FAMILY PRACTICE, 6th Edition
helps you to more effectively...
...evaluate and treat the problems you encounter! - 67 chapters bring you the latest and best on indiseases, office gynecology, orthopaedics, dermaendocrinology, psychiatric problems and more!
...recognize conditions before symptoms create an identifiable pattern.
...know what to handle, what to refer! Each clinical chapter pairs a subspecialist with a family physito give you a comand balanced perspective.
You'll be better able to antiand meet patient needs...and to oversee the case when other health care professervices are required.
...develop the most rewarding relationship with your patient! Practical discussions explain how to establish a rapport ...detect, prevent, and deal with poor compliance and interview and educate patients more effective
...help patients with sussubstance abuse problems - including nicotine addiction.
...find clinical information fast! Concise coverage allows you to reference, review, and act on expert advice quickly and easily.