Advanced health assessment and clinical diagnosis in primary care /
Joyce E. Dains, Linda Ciofu Baumann, Pamela Scheibel.
- 2nd edition
- St. Louis : Mosby, c2003
- xiv, 512 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
I. Introduction. 1.Clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis
II. Common problems of the head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat. 2.Earache 3.Sore throat 4.Nasal symptoms and sinus congestion 5.Hoarseness 6.Red eye 7.Vision loss
III. Common problems of the skin. 8.Rashes and skin lesions
IV. Common problems of the cardiovascular system. 9.Chest pain 10.Evidenced-based practice Syncope
V. Common problems of the respiratory system. 11.Dyspnea 12.Cough
VI. Common problems of the abdomen and gastrointestinal system. 13.Abdominal pain 14.Diarrhea 15.Constipation 16.Rectal pain, itching, and bleeding
VII. Common problems of the genitourinary system. 17. Urinary incontinence 18.Urinary problems in females and children 19.Genitourinary problems in males 20.Penile discharge
VIII. Common gynecological problems. 21.Vaginal discharge and itching 22.Vaginal bleeding 23.Amenorrhea
IX. Common problems of the breasts. 24.Breast lumps and nipple discharge 25.Breast pain
X. Common problems of the musculoskeletal system. 26.Limb pain 27.Acute low back pain
XI. Common problems of the neurological system. 28.Headache 29.Dizziness
XII. Common problems in mental status. 30.Confusion in older adults 31.Sleep problems
XIII. Common systemic problems. 32.Fever 33.Fatigue
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Diagnosis, Differential. Medical logic. Medical history taking. Physical diagnosis. Diagnosis, Differential. Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures. Primary Health Care.