Publisher's Synopsis
This fully updated and revised fourth edition of the critically acclaimed reference text continues the tradition of presenting the most current, common family medicine topics with a new format that features 120 short chapters on: common problems of the elderly, care of acute lacerations, care of the patient with chronic pain, ocular trauma, ischemic heart disease, cardiovascular emergencies, and much more. New and timely topics include management and care of the HIV-infected patient, environmental and occupational diseases, substance abuse, contraception and menopause. This is the definitive single source reference geared to the office setting and represents the unique perspective of the family physician. It emphasizes practical detail and, arranged by organ system, it provides "user-friendly," clear diagnostic and treatment guidelines.
