Textbook of Family Medicine Companion Handbook

Derived from it's parent text, the Companion Handbook effectively summarizes the core principles of family medicine - its history, traditions, and culture - and lays the groundwork for management of illness in a social, community, and family context. Clinical chapters then help you to apply these principles in the diagnosis and treatment of common conditions.Coverage Includes:*Acute presentations, from sore throat and headache to dysuria and back pain *Chronic medical problems such as cancer care, diabetes, and hypertension*Behavioral issues, including substance abuse and family dysfunction The Handbook contains the core content of the parent text including handy charts and tables to summarize critical information. When less is more, and time is short, turn to the Textbook of Family Medicine Companion Handbook.Saultz, John W. is the author of 'Textbook of Family Medicine Companion Handbook', published 2000 under ISBN 9780070579774 and ISBN 0070579776.