Family & General Practice Books

Pocket Medicine: The Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of Internal Medicine (Pocket Notebook Series)

Marc S Sabatine

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Total reviews: 52 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Must have for medical students 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Although the expectations for medical students are not that of residents and interns, this book is very helpful. Evidence-based medicine is the term heard over and over on the wards and this pocket book will help with that. When presenting a patient, you may be asked which study showed the effectiveness of which treatment. This book has it. It is updated with references as recent as 2007 which is impressive. It will also save time when preparing a talk because as mentioned, the landmark studies are all incorporated in the text. Worth upgrading from the 2nd edition.

Editorial Review:

Prepared by residents and attending physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital, this pocket-sized looseleaf is one of the best-selling references for medical students, interns, and residents on the wards and candidates reviewing for internal medicine board exams. In bulleted lists, tables, and algorithms, Pocket Medicine provides key clinical information about common problems in cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, nephrology, hematology-oncology, infectious diseases, endocrinology, rheumatology, and neurology. The six-ring binder resembles the familiar "pocket brain" notebook that most students and interns carry and allows users to add notes. This Third Edition is fully updated, has tabs to help readers locate organ systems, and has more cross-referencing in the index. It also has pockets in the front and the back of the book to accommodate the reader's own notes.

The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder, Revised Edition

Carol Stock Kranowitz

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Total reviews: 50 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Outstanding Resource!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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As a clinical psychologist, I have found this book to be invaluable in learning how to screen for Sensory Integration/Processing Disorders, to make recommendations for more precise assessment & services, and to educate parents and other clinicians about this area of practice. Most mental health clinicians--and even teachers--are fairly unknowing when it comes to this topic, I have found. I know that I was certainly in the dark about it until obtaining this book. The only complaint I can make is that the actual book itself is 'poorly integrated' and just completely fell apart after a couple of years! I wish there was a hardback version, but I am going to order a copy of the revised edition and hope for an improved binding! Highly, highly recommended for clinicians, educators, and parents.

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NEWLY REVISED AND UPDATED

The Out-of-Sync Child broke new ground by identifying Sensory Processing Disorder, a common but frequently misdiagnosed problem in which the central nervous system misinterprets messages from the senses. This newly revised edition features additional information from recent research on vision and hearing deficits, motor skill problems, nutrition and picky eaters, ADHA, autism, and other related disorders.

Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology

Klaus Wolff, Richard. A. Johnson, Richard Suurmond

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"...should serve as a standard against which all future atlases will be measured..."*
-New England Journal of Medicine, review of third edition

“...an excellent resource for all health care providers..."
-Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practioners, review of third edition

The best selling dermatology atlas in the medical market place! This unique combination of text, clinical reference, and color atlas features the best quality and most varied photographs of skin conditions important to any health care professional. Features consistent 2-page disease coverage format with description on left and photos on the right.

NEW TO THIS EDITION
*MORE photographs – more than 100 new illustrations, many focusing on conditions affecting people of color
*MORE user friendly – color tabbing system for quick retrieval
*NEW list of related web sites for physicians and patients at the end of diseases
*NEW full-color schematic drawings of pathogenesis added to each section
*NEW section on Bioterrorism

The Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics, 32nd edition (Spiral Manual Series)

Washington University School of Medicine, Daniel H Cooper, Andrew J Krainik, Sam J Lubner, Hilary EL Reno

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Washington Manual 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 12 people found this review helpful.

Great reference for the busy practitioner in the ambulatory setting. Gets to the gut of the issues and easy to read. Wide variety of diagnosis' and very up to date information.

Editorial Review:

Established for over 40 years as the "bible" of the medical ward, The Washington Manual(R) of Medical Therapeutics is now in its Thirty-Second Edition and builds upon that proud tradition--with even more of the current information you need, delivered in a timesaving, quick-reference style. Its portability, comprehensiveness, and ease of access makes it a favorite on-call resource for housestaff and faculty around the world. Continuing the tradition of excellence, each chapter has been updated and reformatted for easier access to the information the reader needs. This edition is also available electronically for handheld computers. See Media listing for details. The Washington Manual(R) is a registered mark belonging to Washington University in St. Louis to which international legal protection applies. The mark is used in this publication by LWW under license from Washington University.

The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun, Revised Edition: Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder

Carol Stock Kranowitz

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A wonderful book for ALL children 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a wodnerful book for parents of children with special needs. Weather it be autism, ADHD,Asperger's, anything!!! Wonderful activities! It is also a great book for teacher's of ALL types of kids! I keep this book handy all the time when I'm looking for ideas of things to do with my kids.

a bible for every parent who has a special needs child 5 out of 5 stars.
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being a mother of a special needs child, i wanted some new ideas for activites my child could do in and outside, this is the perfect book.

A must have for parents of children w/autism 5 out of 5 stars.
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I've had this book for a couple of years and I love it. I've purchased at least twenty books on autism and this is one of the two I have kept. The ideas are practical, involve materials you can buy inexpensively (or you probably already have around the house) and it's fun for ALL kids. My nt daughter enjoys these activities just as much as my ASD son!

Editorial Review:

The revised and updated edition of a groundbreaking special-needs activity guide

This revised edition of the companion volume to The Out-of-Sync Child includes new activities that parents of kids with Sensory Processing Disorder can do at home with their child, along with updated information on which activities are most appropriate for children with coexisting conditions such as Asperger's, autism, and more.

Clinical Guidelines in Family Practice

Constance R. Uphold, Mary V. Graham

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The Bible of NP Practice! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This was a required text while in school, but it is literally the bible and a must have in clinical practice!

Clinical Guidelines in Family Practice 4 out of 5 stars.
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This is an excellent clinical resource. Assessment and treatment guidelines are easy to use and easy to understand.

I love this book 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book was recommended to me by my preceptor during clinical and It has helped me so much! I wish I would have got it earlier in my education.

Editorial Review:

This up-to-date medical text (4th Edition) contains the latest approaches to diagnosis, evaluation, and management for commonly occurring primary care problems. The most recent diagnostic and evidence-based treatment guidelines from major authoritative sources are incorporated in order to make this a comprehensive, yet practical and useful book for the primary care clinician.

The book also contains a focus on development assessment for children as well as approaches to commonly occurring behavioral problems. The latest nutrition guidelines from the Institute of Medicine as well as new recommendations by the Third US Preventive Services Task Force are also included.

Contraceptive Technology

Robert A. Hatcher, James Trussell, Anita L., M.D. Nelson, Willard, Jr., M.D. Cates, Felicia Stewart

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"Contraceptive Technology" review 5 out of 5 stars.
14 of 16 people found this review helpful.

I have checked this book out of the Seattle Public Library so many times that I'm considering buying it for my personal reference library. I have recommended this book to many men and women. Excellent information (and things you did not expect to read) about differernt methods of birth control. If you want to be informed and educated about oral contraceptives, abortion and gynecology then you will find this book helpful.

Editorial Review:

New scientific and medical developments in reproductive health have emerged in the past 5 years. This latest edition of Contraceptive Technology focuses on the benefits of a variety of safe and effective contraceptive methods, enabling physicians to counsel their patients on some of the most important decisions that will shape their lives.

Edited for ob/gyns, reproductive medicine MDs, gynecologists and primary care physicians specializing in women's health, the 19th edition of Contraceptive Technology continues to provide recommendations that will ensure that every pregnancy is intended and as safe as possible.

This edition refers to the soft cover version of this title.

CURRENT Obstetric & Gynecologic Diagnosis & Treatment (Current Obstetric and Gynecologic Diagnosis and Treatment)

Alan H. DeCherney, Lauren Nathan, T. Murphy Goodwin

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Best choice for medical students 5 out of 5 stars.
28 of 33 people found this review helpful.

Best choice for medical students who desire an introduction to Obstetrics an Gynecology. Includes guidelines for treatment. The first book at this speciallity for newcomers.

Great book for 3rd year med school 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

I used this book as a supplement to my 3rd year clerkship in med school. It is not a huge text, so it was great for looking up the details that were not found in Blueprints, especially if you are interested in OB for a career. The book is well organized and is easy to read. Too much to read for board review or shelf exams, but an excellent reference book for OB/GYN.

Editorial Review:

The leading single-source book in women's health care, reproductive medicine, and pelvic surgery

Thorough review of all of obstetrics & gynecology

Covers more than 1,000 diseases and disorders

The latest screening and management guidelines

More than 450 clear clinical photos and illustrations in two colors

Formatted to facilitate quick retrieval of information

Concise, current coverage of treatments for common gynecologic infections

Extensively revised throughout

Covers underlying pathophysiology when relevant to diagnosis and treatment

Helpful references to classic and important new sources

Essential Clinical Procedures

Richard W. Dehn, David P. Asprey

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Written by foremost experts in the field, the 2nd Edition of this concise, well-organized text presents the latest common diagnostic and treatment-related procedures that you need to know. Its clear and concise hands-on guidance takes you step by step through the "how-to's" of more than 70 procedures. You'll also find important information on what needs to be done before and immediately following a procedure. It also provides the background and rationale behind each procedure. A host of supporting information in areas such as patient education, informed consent, billing, and delivering bad news ensures that you have all of the information you need to deliver the best and safest care to your patients.

• Features more than 200 illustrations depicting procedure steps and other important concepts.
• Presents information on patient preparation and the use of instruments and materials to help ensure the safe and effective performance of procedures.
• Highlights warnings to alert you to specific dangers, and points out what not to do when performing a procedure.
• Includes guidance on possible complications, rationales, and precautions to provide an overview of the "why," and not just the "how," of procedures.
• Covers nonprocedural issues including informed consent, standard precautions, patient education, and procedure documentation.

• Offers comprehensive updates throughout to incorporate new procedures and practices.
• Features new chapters on removing Cerumen foreign bodies from the ear * corneal abrasion and foreign body removal from the eye * endometrial biopsy * diabetic foot care * conscious sedation * ambulatory care billing and coding * and delivering bad news

Procedures for Primary Care

John L. Pfenninger, Grant Fowler

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Dr. Pfenninger, one of the lead author's on this book, is the recent recepient of the 2005 Teaching Excellence Award from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and the 2005 Thomas W. Johnson Award for Career Contributions to Family Medicine Education. His book, Primary Care Procedures 2E, is comprehensive, "how-to" resource offers step-by-step strategies for nearly every outpatient procedure that can be performed in an office, hospital or emergency care facility. Designed for everyday practice, the outline format allows speedy reference while the detailed text and clear illustrations guide readers through each procedure. The new edition of this best-selling book features more than 80 new procedures on hot topics relevant to primary care practice.

• The easy-to-use outline format allows speedy reference, while the detailed text thoroughly explains each procedure.
• Boxes and tables throughout highlight important information in at-a-glance summaries.
• Includes patient teaching guides for each procedure covered.

• More than 80 new chapters and procedures, including hot topics such as: conscious sedation, burn treatment, tissue adhesives, candida treatment for warts, and aesthetic procedures including hair removal, Botox injection, micro dermabrasive, collagen injection, skin peels, and more.
• Hundreds of new illustrations, and over 200 improved 2-color illustrations clearly highlight visual aspects of conditions and clarify key ideas.
• More detailed discussions of patient education and medical coding shed more light on these aspects of practice.
• New sturdy flexbind cover stands up to daily use.