Market: M4; FP residents; family physicians; nurse practitioners; physician assistants; pharma companies Updated to include more photos and expanded coverage of timely issues More than 400 clinical cases that cover all topics and specialty areas of the family practice board certification examination and USMLE Step 3

"A comprehensive case-based review for the family medicine priamry board examination and USMLE Step 3 Family Practice Examination and Board Review, 3e is the ideal study guide for primary and recertification exam in family medicine and for licensure exams. Containing more than 400 progressive clinical cases that cover all specialty areas and topics covered on the exam, this popular guide features a building-block approach that ensures readers understand a subject before moving on to the next. Features expanded coverage of timely topics such as clinical ethics, women's health, and obstetrics increased number of full-color photographs showing conditions most easily diagnosed by appearance. Hundreds of Helpful Tip boxes provide valuable clinical pearls"--Provided by publisher.

An engagingly written case-based review for the Family Medicine Board Examination and the USMLE Step 3 Family Practice Examination and Board Review, Third Edition is the ideal study guide for the primary and recertification exam in family medicine and for licensure exams. The third edition has been completely updated with new cases, new questions, and new study results--and you'll also find new bits of humor that make the book fun to read and your study more enjoyable. This trusted review has been applauded by residents and students for its "building-block approach" to teaching that assures you understand one subject before moving on to the next. FEATURES More than 360 progressive case studies that reflect the realities of clinical practice and prepare you for your exams A 149-question final exam with answers referenced to pages in the book Detailed answer explanations for most questions that explain not only why an answer is right, but why the other answers are wrong Comprehensive coverage of ALL topics on the boards and recertifying exam Super-effective learning aids such as Quick Quizzes, learning objectives, clinical pearls, and more Color photographs of conditions most easily diagnosed by appearance Written not only to help you pass your exams, but to also update your knowledge of family medicine with state-of-the-art information An outstanding refresher for primary care physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners

Based on the proven concept of high-probability review and recall,Fast Facts for the Family Medicine Board Review, Second Edition, offers immediate practice for testing your knowledge and ensuring success on the American Board of Family Medicine exam. This easy-to-use, up-to-date review tool by Drs. Frank J. Domino and Laurel Banach is aligned with the new ABFM exam blueprint, with content weighted according to new ABFM exam coverage. In a concise, “just the facts” format, it provides a series of 1,300 short answer questions organized according to Family Medicine specialty rotations: Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Surgery/Emergency Care, Geriatrics, and General (electives).

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Praise for the First Edition ÏAs everyone in oncology fellowship training knows, there is a huge [information] gap in this field. Most oncology books are massive and loaded with information÷by the time the book is [published] it is outdated. [Tumor Board Review] is fresh and just out of the oven÷I havenÌt seen any book in oncology like this so far÷I think my investment in this book was wise and worth it. Humaid Al-Shamsi, MB(Hon), BMedSc, MRCP(UK), FRCP, FACP, Assistant Professor, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center Culling the knowledge and expertise of respected oncology specialists, this is a concise yet comprehensive review of all areas of oncology practice for medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and pathologists both students and practitioners. The second edition of Tumor Board Review has been thoroughly revised to encompass recent scientific advances in assessment and treatment, new clinical guidelines, and new FDA-approved drugs and indications. It also contains approximately 250 multiple-choice questions and answers to assist readers in testing their knowledge, especially those preparing for the MOC exam. The book features case presentations and evidence-based management discussions that clearly demonstrate how to apply new information in daily practice. In a consistent format, each chapter addresses epidemiology, risk factors, natural history, and pathology of each major organ-specific tumor type an abbreviated display of relevant staging and several Ïtumor board styleÓ illustrative patient case studies. This is followed by an evidence-based case discussion, which reinforces current guidelines and explains the rationale for the diagnostic and therapeutic steps taken. Algorithms and decision-tree graphics further illuminate the decision process. New To The Second Edition of Tumor Board Review: Presents the most recent guidelines and management standards in user-friendly format Focuses on current indications, use of new drugs, and new treatment of side effects Includes new FDA-approved drugs and guidelines Offers approximately 250 multiple-choice questions and answers

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Print version of the book includes free access to the app (web, iOS, and Android), which offers interactive Q&A review plus the entire text of the print book! Please note the app is included with print purchase only. This bible of family practice for primary care students and clinicians provides current national practice guidelines for professional standards of care across the life span. Concise and clearly organized, the resource features detailed, step-by-step instructions for physical examinations and diagnostic testing in the outpatient setting, information on health promotion, care guidelines, dietary information, information on culturally responsive care, patient resources, and abundant patient education handouts. This fourth edition is updated to include new evidence-based guidelines for rheumatology, public health (featuring updated information on substance abuse, violence, obesity, homelessness, and lesbian health), the sports physical exam and interventions, endocrinology, the 2015 Beers Criteria, new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for health maintenance, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) assessment and management, restless legs syndrome, sexual dysfunction treatment, and psychiatric disorders. Several new and updated Patient Teaching Guides—with printable education points—add to the book’s outstanding utility as a thorough and reliable clinical resource. Each of the 268 diagnoses includes definition, incidence, pathogenesis, predisposing factors, common complaints, signs/symptoms, subjective data, physical exam and diagnostic tests, differential diagnosis, and a care plan. New to the Fourth Edition: New and updated guidelines for: Rheumatology: polymyalgia rheumatica, Sjögren’s syndome, psoriatic arthropathy, pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate), ankylosing spondolitis, reactive arthritis, Raynaud’s syndrome Public Health: substance abuse, violence, obesity, homelessness, lesbian health Sports Exam: assessment and treatment 2015 Beers Criteria CDC recommendations: vaccine and cancer screening Endocrinology: diabetes management and new Food and Drug Administration–approved medications Updated to reflect the Whelton 2017 guidelines for hypertension Neurology: PTSD and restless legs syndrome management Sexual dysfunction Bipolar and other behavioral health disorders New and updated Patient Teaching Guides Key Features: Presents information for 268 disorders in consistent format for ease of use Highlights key considerations with Practice Pointers Provides individual care points for pediatric, pregnant, and geriatric patients Includes 138 printable Patient Teaching Guides Offers 18 procedure guidelines and routine health maintenance guidelines