Jill C. Cash - Böcker

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-BCPresident, 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 systemNew tables, charts, and algorithmsUpdated CDC guidelines on health maintenance and immunization schedulesNew dermatology guidelines including color photos of skin rashes/disordersUpdated guidelines for heart failure and hypertensionFocused guidelines for the management of asthmaUpdated management of urinary tract infections, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculationKey updates for stroke managementCurrent CDC guidelines for management of COVID-19Key Features:Presents consistent guidelines for over 275 disorders providing quick access to informationHighlights key considerations for practiceAddresses care points for pediatric, pregnant, and geriatric patientsIncludes Client Teaching Guides serving as both patient “take-home” teaching supplements and study guides for students

Praise for the First Edition:"Because of the way it is organized, this book meets the needs of both novice and experienced advance practice nurses. Each chapter defines the problem, how often it occurs, and what leads to the problem. To aid in assessment, the book includes the physical examination landmarks as well as diagnostic tests that might be needed. A plan of care is offered with several different alternatives for treatment and then notes what type of follow-up is needed. This would be a great resource for anyone working in the field of geriatrics...Score: 92 - 4 Stars!--Doody's ReviewsThis hands-on text and clinical reference--used by thousands of NP students and practitioners alike--delivers national practice guidelines and professional standards of care to help clinicians deliver optimal primary care to adult and older adult patients. The new third edition, featuring the expert input of two renowned Adult-Gerontology practitioners, updates all chapters, teaching guides, and illustrative charts and provides new charts to enhance readability. Fresh content includes information on Sjogren's syndrome; reactive arthritis; elder abuse; LGBTQ health; concussion assessment; joint pain, bursitis, and fractures; peripheral neuropathy; and perimenopause/menopause. The third edition also includes the updated Beers Criteria and covers COVID-19 treatment and vaccines.Ideal for quick reference and as a study guide, the text presents the most up-to-date guidelines in a consistent, easy-to-read, bulleted format. Conveniently organized by body system, it features detailed content on the physical examination and diagnostic testing, information on health promotion, guidelines of care, dietary information, common procedures, national patient resources, and popular Client Teaching Guides--available in print and digital format--that serve as both patient handouts and concise study tools. Clinical points throughout the text highlight critical practice considerations. The book, with its great breadth and depth of information, will be a welcome companion for NP students as they transition to professional practice and beyond. Purchase includes access to eBook for use on most mobile devices or computers.New to the Third Edition:Completely updated content including patient teaching guides and chartsNew charts added to enhance comprehensionCoverage of Sjogren's syndrome; reactive arthritis; elder abuse; LGBTQ health; concussion assessment; joint pain, bursitis, and fractures; peripheral neuropathy, and perimenopause/menopauseLatest guidelines on COVID-19 treatment and vaccinesUpdated Beers CriteriaCurrent CDC recommendations on vaccines and cancer screeningKey Features:Offers consistent guidelines for over 275 disordersPresents practice guidelines organized by body systemLists disorders alphabetically for easy accessHighlights key considerations for practiceDelivers individual care considerations for adult, geriatric, and pregnant patientsProvides Client Teaching Guides serving as both take-home teaching supplements for patients and a concise study tool for students