Essentials of family medicine
By: [edited by] Philip D. Sloane ... [et al.].
Contributors: Sloane, Philip D.
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Philadelphia, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 880
ISBN-13: 9780781781886
Subjects: Family medicine.; Family Practice.
Other titles: Family medicine
Description: A comprehensive introduction to family medicine. It is organized into three sections--principles of family medicine, preventive care, and common problems--and includes chapters on evidence-based medicine and complementary therapies. The text has a user-friendly writing style, focuses on common clinical problems, and uses case studies to show practical applications of key concepts. This edition features an updated art program, more illustrations, summaries, consistent headings, greater emphasis on evidence-based care, and more diverse family physician profiles representing varied practice settings.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.