Product Description: Lippincott’s Obstetrics Case-Based Review is based on real-life clinical scenarios, written in a manner that mimics “morning rounds”. This comprehensive text covers a wide range of medical, obstetrical, and fetal complications, making it your go-to source for studying for the obstetric written and oral boards...read more

Product Description: Today at least seven million children and adolescents are afflicted with Asperger’s disorder. Examining the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition, this volume provides the necessary guidance to psychiatrists and neurologists so they can correctly differentiate Asperger’s from other neurodevelopmental disorders...read more

Product Description: This book takes a novel approach to fundamental neurology that bridges the gap between the classroom and the patient encounter: it teaches students and residents how to arrive at a presumptive diagnosis in an efficient manner. Beginning with the initial approach to the neurologic patient, the book directs the reader in getting relevant information from the history and neurologic examination...read more

Geriatrics continues to become a more central and vital component of primary care medicine, making it more important than ever that all providers of geriatric medical care maintain continuous awareness of the principles of geriatrics. PRIMARY CARE GERIATRICS: A CASE-BASED APPROACH provides the principles and key clinical information necessary to ensure the optimal management of elderly patients. Case studies are integrated throughout the text to provide illustrative patient scenarios. The book is divided into three parts: the first outlines the principles of geriatric primary care and the characteristics of older persons from which these principles arise; the second provides detailed, case-based approaches to major geriatric syndromes; and the third section is a presentation of common conditions and situations. Long acknowledged as one of the most practical, user-friendly texts available, this new edition features revised content reflecting the latest advances in the field.Problem-oriented approach providing case studies, along with case discussions for an increased clinical focus Chapter Objectives before each chapter provide an outline of what you can expect to learn Useful boxes highlight key guidelines and tips Clinical pearls are integrated into the text emphasizing crucial clinical considerations. Pre-tests and post-tests included in each chapter enable you to gauge what you've learnedBrings you the latest developments in assisted living environments and hospice recommendations Offers essential information on new medications for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, depression, dysmobility, arthritis and incontinence New chapters added on vital topics, such as Pain Management and Arthritis Management Includes expanded information on health promotion

Product Description: A case-based approach brings "real-life" scenarios into EMT-Basic response refresher training. This book covers the DOT curriculum for the EMT-B Refresher course and takes into account the prior experience of a practicing EMTB...read more

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