CURRENT Practice Guidelines in Primary Care 2023

By Jacob A. David

Introducing the 20th edition of the fully reviewed and updated guideline summaries by Jacob A. David. This comprehensive resource provides quick access to screening, prevention, and treatment guidelines for the most common primary care conditions. Whether you are a healthcare professional, medical student, or anyone interested in staying up-to-date with the latest guidelines, this book is an essential reference tool.

One of the standout features of this book is its organization. It is organized into topics related to disease screening, prevention, and management, and further subdivided into organ systems for quick and easy reference. This allows you to quickly find the information you need without having to search through pages of irrelevant content. It consolidates information from government agencies, medical and scientific organizations, and expert panels into concise recommendations and guidelines, ensuring that you have access to the most up-to-date and reliable information.

In this 20th edition, the book has been updated with more than 140 new guidelines, keeping you informed of the latest developments in primary care. It has also been formatted for easy fact-finding in both print and digital platforms, making it accessible wherever you prefer to read.

One exciting new feature of this edition is the Guideline Discordance feature. This feature highlights when two major guidelines do not mirror each other, allowing you to understand the differences and make informed decisions. It is a valuable tool for navigating the sometimes conflicting recommendations that can arise in healthcare.

The book also includes significant updates to guidelines for cervical cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, management of sexually transmitted infections, HIV prevention, headache, chronic pain, and gout. These updates reflect the latest evidence and best practices in these areas, ensuring that you have the most current information at your fingertips.

In addition to the updates, this edition introduces new topics, including coronavirus disease, trauma-informed care, vaginitis, vulvar diseases, pyelonephritis, abnormal uterine bleeding, and acne. These additions expand the scope of the book and provide valuable insights into emerging issues and conditions.

Spanning all areas of general medicine, this book covers primary care topics in both ambulatory and hospital settings. No matter where you practice, whether it’s in a clinical setting or a hospital, you will find relevant and practical information to support your everyday practice.

To further enhance its usefulness, the book includes website addresses for U.S. government agencies and professional societies. This allows you to explore additional resources and stay connected with the latest developments in primary care.

Order your copy of this indispensable resource today and have the latest screening, prevention, and treatment guidelines at your fingertips. Whether you are a healthcare professional striving to provide the best care for your patients or a medical student preparing for clinical practice, this book will be an invaluable companion on your journey.

Product Details

• Organized into topics related to disease screening, prevention, and management, and subdivided into organ systems for quick reference
• Consolidates information from government agencies, medical and scientific organizations, and expert panels into concise recommendations and guidelines
• Updated with more than 140 new guidelines
• Formatted for easy fact-finding in both print and digital platforms
• NEW: Guideline Discordance feature highlights when two major guidelines do not mirror each other
• Significant updates to guidelines for cervical cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, management of sexually transmitted infections, HIV prevention, headache, chronic pain, and gout
• NEW topics include coronavirus disease, trauma informed care, vaginitis, vulvar diseases, pyelonephritis, abnormal uterine bleeding, and acne
• Spans all areas of general medicine and covers primary care topics in both ambulatory and hospital settings
• Includes website addresses for U.S. government agencies and professional societies

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw Hill / Medical; 20th edition (November 18, 2022)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ‏ : ‎ 640 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1264892225
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1264892228