Primary Care Second Edition: An Interprofessional Perspective

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A complete state-of-the-art bible of interprofessional primary care in one easy-to-use resource for Interprofessional Primary Care A truly interprofessional primary care textbook created by DNPs/APRNs MDs PharmDs PAs CNSs and CNMs Evidence-based practice guidelines for Primary Care Includes community care team work and wellness coachings Strong guidance on differential diagnosis disease prevention risk reduction and lifestyle management Across the lifespan focus PLUS gender occupational and palliative care considerations Case Studies in PPT format available to faculty adopting the text This second edition of Primary Care delivers succinct current and integrated information on the assessment differential diagnosis treatment and management of individuals with commonly seen conditions in primary care settings. Written and edited by APNs MDs PAs PharmDs and other health professionals it emphasizes guidance on differential diagnosis interprofessional primary care lifestyle management health promotion risk reduction and disease prevention. The text features relationship-centered care extensive coverage of age gender and occupational considerations; complementary approaches; nutritional assessment; violence exposure and vulnerability assessment; family community and cultural assessment; palliative care; and evidence-based practice guidelines. This important text presents current diagnostic criteria for each condition and includes relevant anatomy pathology and physiology epidemiology of the condition including cultural and economic factors risk identification and disease prevention strategies. Also included are related laboratory studies the focused physical exam wellness coaching treatment options potential pitfalls and much more. Additionally the book includes clinical "pearls" clinical warnings referrals and warning points and references. The text is of value to all interprofessional primary care providers with a special focus on the needs of advanced practice nurses and MSN/DNP students and as a course textbook for teaching primary health care topics New to the Second Edition: Increased focus on interprofessional primary care including community care team work and wellness coaching Strong guidance on differential diagnosis disease prevention risk reduction and lifestyle management Broad team of interprofessional authors and editors Special focus on elder/geriatric primary care and palliative care Evidence-based practice guidelines Stronger focus on age gender and occupational considerationsFocus on age gender and occupational considerations Case Studies in PPT format available to faculty adopting the text