Procedures for Primary Care

Procedures for Primary Care by John L. Pfenninger. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780323005067.

Dr. Pfenninger, one of the lead authors on this book, is the recent recepient of the 2005 Teaching Excellence Award from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and the 2005 Thomas W. Johnson Award for Career Contributions to Family Medicine Education. His book, Primary Care Procedures 2E, is comprehensive, "how-to" resource offers step-by-step strategies for nearly every outpatient procedure that can be performed in an office, hospital or emergency care facility. Designed for everyday practice, the outline format allows speedy reference while the detailed text and clear illustrations guide readers through each procedure. The new edition of this best-selling book features more than 80 new procedures on hot topics relevant to primary care practice. The easy-to-use outline format allows speedy reference, while the detailed text thoroughly explains each procedure. Boxes and tables throughout highlight important information in at-a-glance summaries. Includes patient teaching guides for each procedure covered. More than 80 new chapters covering topics relevant to primary care practice make this comprehensive edition even more valuable. Improved two-color illustrations clearly highlight visual aspects of conditions and clarify key ideas. Hundreds of new illustrations bring the topics to life. More detailed discussions of patient education and medical coding shed more light on these aspects of practice. New sturdy cover stands up to daily use.