Essentials of family medicine
By: [edited by] Philip D. Sloane ... [et al.].
Edition: 6th ed.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 688
ISBN-13: 9781608316557
Subjects: Family Practice; Family medicine
Description: "Perhaps more remarkable is how much hasn't changed in the past quarter century. The patient-centered encounter remains the backbone of effective care, whether in the office, on the telephone or online. In these encounters, attentiveness to the interaction between biological, socioeconomic, and psychological factors is as crucial and relevant as ever. Family medicine residency programs continue to provide excellent preparation for physicians interested in caring for individuals of all ages and their families within a broad range of practice settings, styles, and populations. Primary medical care continues to be recognized as the cornerstone of an effective health care system, although integration of primary care into the broader US system remains far from ideal"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.