Family Practice Guideline 5.5.5

Concise and clearly organized, the fifth edition of Family Practice Guidelines offers detailed, step-by-step instructions for physical examinations and diagnostic testing in the outpatient setting. The book provides valuable information on health promotion, care guidelines, dietary recommendations, culturally responsive care, patient resources, and a plethora of patient-education handouts. With the latest edition now in color and abundant images and illustrations, this guide includes thoroughly updated content and recommendations to align with current best practices.

Readers will find each diagnosis thoroughly explained, encompassing definitions, incidence rates, pathogenesis, predisposing factors, common complaints, signs/symptoms, subjective data, physical exam instructions, diagnostic tests, differential diagnosis options, and comprehensive care plans.

• Presents disorders in a consistent format for ease of navigation.
• Highlights key considerations through Practice Pointers.
• Provides individualized care points tailored for pediatric, pregnant, and geriatric patients.
• Includes 138 printable Patient Teaching Guides.
• Offers 18 procedure guidelines and routine health maintenance recommendations.

The book features appendices containing guidelines on normal laboratory values, special diets, Tanner’s Sexual Maturity Stages, and dental care. Family Practice Guidelines is an essential resource for healthcare professionals seeking to provide optimal care across various patient demographics.