2015 LWW Medical and Health Professions Education Catalogue

ASSESSMENT, FAMILY MEDICINE AND GENERAL PRACTICE

Essentials of Family Medicine Sixth Edition

NMS Q&A Family Medicine Third Edition National Medical Series Questions and Answers David R. Rudy, MD, MPH Department of Family Medi- cine, Finch University of Health Sciences, The Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL

Philip D. Sloane, MD, MPH Lisa M. Slatt, MEd Mark H. Ebell, MD, MS Mindy A. Smith, MD, MS Anthony J. Viera, MD, MPH

October 2011 / Softbound / 10.875 x 8.375 / 432 pp. 978-1-60831-577-2

April 2011 / Softbound / 10.875 x 8.375 704 pp. / Approx. 135 Illus. / Approx. 382 Tables 978-1-60831-655-7

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

FEATURES Designed for third- and fourth-year medical students in the family medicine rotation, this title in the National Medical Series contains nearly 500 clinical vignette-based review questions, answers, and explanations. The approach of the text and series overall supports students and residents as they master large amounts of information in a short time and review specific topics quickly. The author balances rigor with clinical relevance and well-explained answers for preparedness on the boards and the wards. f f NEW: Features two new chapters on urgent care and epidemiology/research f f NEW: Incorporates a high percentage of new USMLE- style vignette questions f f NEW: Provides an improved answer key f f Reflects the wide variety of clinical issues seen in family medicine f f Emphasizes evidence-based information f f Suits the needs of residents preparing for the family medicine boards

FEATURES Now in its Sixth Edition, this text provides a comprehensive overview of family medicine for clerkship students. 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 editors employ a user- friendly writing style, focus on common clinical problems, and use case studies to show practical application of key concepts. f f NEW! Provides instructor and student resources via thePoint, including a new full-color Image Bank f f Features chapter-opening case studies, with clinical questions and case discussions to simulate the patient encounter f f Includes family physician profiles to illustrate the range of practice opportunities available within Family Medicine f f Links instructors to the online test generator with 300 multiple-choice questions and answers

MEDICINE

Wolters Kluwer

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