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Concise, evidence-based coverage of the diseases and syndromes most commonly seen in clinical practice A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011! CURRENT Diagnosis and Treatment in Family Medicine is an easy-to-use guide to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the full range of clinical conditions seen in primary care. The book covers all age groups--from pediatric to geriatric--and includes end-of-life issues. An essential clinical reference for house staff and practicing family physicians, the book is also great for USMLE Step 3 review, board certification, and maintenance of certification. Salient Features Organized according to the developmental lifespan, beginning with childhood and adolescence and progressing through adulthood and senior years Complementary and alternative treatments included where appropriate Recommendations for both immediate and ongoing management strategies Numerous algorithms, charts, and tables encapsulate important information Conservative and pharmacologic therapies Patient education information Sections on Therapeutics, Genetics, and Prevention; Psychosocial Disorders; and Physician-Patient Issues NEW chapter on patient-centered medicine Key Features Concise, clinical coverage to all the diseases and syndromes encountered in family medicine Includes coverage of all age groups seen in family practice, from pediatric to adult to geriatric Focuses on up-to-date, evidence-based approaches to conditions seen in any busy family medicine clinic Perfect for clinical reference, Step 3 review, board and recertification review, and maintenance of certification obligations NEW: a brand new chapter on preparing for certification and maintenance of certification NEW: A brand new chapter on the family physician and hospital medicine NEW: A brand new chapter on the principles of patient-centered medicine NEW: A brand new chapter on the principles of patient-centered medicine NEW: a color insert of 64 clinical images covering dermatology, ophthalmology, endocrinology, cardiology, and more