Publisher's Synopsis
This highly practical, expertly written resource provides all information needed for optimal patient care in family practice. Organized by presenting symptoms, this 4th edition adopts a humanistic and problem-oriented approach to primary care. Packed with practical management skills, technologic advances in office management and information on maintaining problem-oriented medical records that can increase office efficiency. Also covers family structure, impact of illness on the family, impact of divorce, elder and spouse abuse, genetic problems, economics of family practice and more.
