Main description:

Praise for earlier editions:

"This is a wonderful book for both novice and experienced physician assistants and nurse practitioners. This latest edition will see frequent use in your daily practice."

"Score: 100, 5 stars--Doody's Medical Reviews

"This textbook provides comprehensive coverage of primary care disorders in an easy-to-read format and contains invaluable step-by-step instructions for evaluating and managing primary care patients. . . [It] belongs in every NP and PA's reference library. I highly recommend this wonderful textbook."

Maria T. Leik, MSN, FNP-BC, ANP-BC, GNP-BC
President, National ARNP Services, Inc.

This core nursing resource has long served as an essential text for thousands of NP students and as a valued clinical reference for family practice and primary care clinicians.

The sixth edition continues to provide current practice guidelines and professional standards of care across the life span, with the addition of updated information in all chapters, updated patient teaching guides and charts, and new charts featuring enhanced readability. The book provides new content on COVID-19 treatment and vaccines, and new guidelines for dermatology (including photos), respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, genitourinary considerations, neurologic conditions, and infectious diseases.

Offering succinct and practical counsel, the book features detailed, step-by-step instructions for physical examinations and diagnostic testing, information on health promotion, guidelines of care, dietary information, common procedures, and patient resources. Chapters are organized by body system, with disorders alphabetized for ease of reference. Client Teaching Guides-available in print and digital format-perform double duty as both patient handouts and concise study tools. Consistent guidelines for more than 275 disorders facilitate ease of use and Clinical Pearls highlight key information. In addition, website links are incorporated throughout for easy access to additional information. Purchase includes access to eBook for use on most mobile devices or computers.

New to the Sixth Edition:

Updated information in all chapters including new clinical content for each body system
New tables, charts, and algorithms
Updated CDC guidelines on health maintenance and immunization schedules
New dermatology guidelines including color photos of skin rashes/disorders
Updated guidelines for heart failure and hypertension
Focused guidelines for the management of asthma
Updated management of urinary tract infections, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation
Key updates for stroke management
Current CDC guidelines for management of COVID-19

Key Features:

Presents consistent guidelines for over 275 disorders providing quick access to information
Highlights key considerations for practice
Addresses care points for pediatric, pregnant, and geriatric patients
Includes Client Teaching Guides serving as both patient "take-home" teaching supplements and study guides for students

Contents:

Contributors

Preface

Section I: Guidelines

Chapter 1. Health Maintenance Guidelines

Chapter 2. Public Health Guidelines

Chapter 3. Pain Management Guidelines

Chapter 4. Dermatology Guidelines

Chapter 5. Eye Guidelines

Chapter 6. Ear Guidelines

Chapter 7. Nasal Guidelines

Chapter 8. Throat and Mouth Guidelines

Chapter 9. Respiratory Guidelines

Chapter 10. Cardiovascular Guidelines

Chapter 11. Gastrointestinal Guidelines

Chapter 12. Genitourinary Guidelines

Chapter 13. Obstetrics Guidelines

Chapter 14. Gynecological Guidelines

Chapter 15. Sexually Transmitted Infections Guidelines

Chapter 16. Infectious Disease Guidelines

Chapter 17. Systemic Disorders Guidelines

Chapter 18. Musculoskeletal Guidelines

Chapter 19. Neurological Guidelines

Chapter 20. Endocrine Guidelines

Chapter 21. Rheumatological Guidelines

Chapter 22. Psychiatric Guidelines

Chapter 23. Assessment Guide for Sport Participation

Section II: Procedures

Section III: Appendices

Index