Family Practice Guidelines (6th Edition)

Authors: Jill C. Cash, Cheryl A. Glass
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“Family Practice Guidelines (6th Edition)” is a comprehensive resource designed to support family practitioners, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers in delivering up-to-date primary care. This sixth edition, written by Jill C. Cash and Cheryl A. Glass, incorporates current best practices and evidence-based guidelines for managing various conditions across all age groups, making it an essential resource for practitioners looking for accessible, organized, and clinically relevant information.

Key Features:

1. Extensive Guidelines Across Conditions: Offers over 400 detailed guidelines for treating a wide range of health issues, from acute to chronic and preventative care, making it a thorough reference across specialties in family medicine.
2. Logical and Easy-to-Use Structure: Each guideline follows a standard format, with sections dedicated to assessment, differential diagnosis, diagnostic criteria, and treatment plans for clarity and quick referencing.
3. Current, Evidence-Based Content: This edition is regularly updated to reflect the latest clinical research and provides evidence-based recommendations for each condition, ensuring providers can rely on current information.
4. Comprehensive Patient Education Materials: Includes printable resources to help patients understand their conditions and treatments, aiding providers in effective communication and patient engagement.
5. Emphasis on Preventative Care: Dedicated sections on preventive screening and health promotion support holistic patient care and long-term wellness goals.
6. Helpful Appendices: Extra resources like immunization schedules, lab value references, and pharmacology information provide quick, supplementary guidance.

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