Primary Care : A Collaborative Practice

by Buttaro, Terry Mahan, Ph.D.; Trybulski, Joann, Ph.D.; Bailey, Patricia Polgar; Sandberg-Cook, Joanne

• ISBN13: 9780323075015
• ISBN10: 0323075010
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-05-02
• Publisher: Mosby Inc

Summary

Written by and for Nurse Practitioners from a unique collaborative perspective, Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, 4th Edition, prepares you to provide care for all of the major disorders of adults seen in the outpatient setting. Evidence-based content reflects the latest guidelines for primary care of hundreds of conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, and sexually transmitted infections. Now in full color, the 4th Edition includes chapters on emerging topics such as genetics, obesity, lifestyle management, and emergency preparedness. Combining a special blend of academic and clinical expertise, the author team provides a practical text/reference that promotes a truly collaborative primary care practice. Comprehensive, evidence-based content incorporates the latest standardized guidelines for primary care in today''s fast-paced, collaborative environment. Unique! A collaborative perspective, reflecting the key roles of NPs, MDs, PAs, PharmDs, and others, promotes seamless continuity of care. A consistent format from chapter to chapters facilitates learning and clinical reference value. Diagnostics and Differential Diagnosis boxes provide a quick reference for diagnosing disorders and helping to develop effective management plans. Physician Consultation icons highlight situations or conditions in which consultation is either recommended or necessary. Emergency Referral icons identify signs and symptoms that indicate the need for immediate referral to an emergency facility. Co-management with Specialists discussions help you provide truly collaborative care in the outpatient setting. Complementary and alternative therapies are addressed where supported by solid research evidence. NEW Inclusion of evidence-based guidelines for such topics as hypertension, diabetes, advanced cardiac life support, coronary artery disease, and sexually transmitted infections equips you to provide state-of-the-science primary care in these key areas. An expanded emphasis on caring for the elderly, italicized for easy identification, equips you to provide high-quality care for our aging population. NEW Obesity and Weight Management chapter explores the causes of and risk factors for obesity, and provides in-depth strategies for its management and prevention. NEW Genetic Considerations in Primary Care chapter helps you look at primary care with a genetic perspective, focusing on risk assessment, family history-taking, and direct-to-consumer genetic testing. NEW Lifestyle Management chapter offers guidelines for helping patients to increase their quality and length of life through nutrition and diet, smoking cessation, avoidance of lifestyle-related illnesses, and curbing domestic violence. NEW Emergency Preparedness, Recognition, and Response in Primary Care chapter addresses the emerging role of primary care providers in responding to outbreaks, pandemics, and disasters. NEW Neuropsychological Evaluation chapter explains when to refer patients with cognitive difficulties for neuropsychological testing. NEW Environmental Allergies chapter addresses increasingly common allergy complaints. NEW full-color design makes the text easier to read and easier to use, with key assessment findings shown in true-to-life color photos. Expanded The Changing Landscape of Collaboratve Practice chapter covers new partners in collaborative practice (DPTs and PharmDs), new venues for collaborative practice (such as retail health), and the future of collaborative practice (including health care reform, the patient-centered medical home, telehealth, and electronic medical records). Expanded Health Literacy, Health Care Disparities, and Culturally Competent Care chapter includes a section on health care disparities in the treatment of patients with diabetes and LGBT patients. Expanded Principles of Geriatric Primary Care and Common Geriatric Syndromes chapter provides greater emphasis on the care of older adults, including additional information on advance directives.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Changing Landscape of Collaborative Practice

Translating Research Into Clinical Practice

The Patient, the Provider, and Primary Care: An Integrated Perspective

Professional Integrity and Decision-Making in Primary Care

Population-Based Care for Primary Care Providers

Reimbursement for Nurse Practitioner Services

Health Literacy, Health Care Disparities, and Culturally Competent Primary Care

Genetic Considerations in Primary Care NEW!

Issues in Primary Care

Adolescent Issues

Pregnancy and Prenatal Care

Lactation Guidance

Principles of Geriatric Primary Care and Common Geriatric Syndromes

Palliative and End-of Life Care

Sleep Disorders

Chronic Pain

Rehabilitation

Health Maintenance

Obesity and Weight Management NEW!

Lifestyle Management NEW!

Routine Health Screening and Immunization

Principles of Occupational and Environmental Health in Primary Care

College Health

Health Care and the International Traveler

Presurgical Clearance

Preparticipation Sports Physical

Office Emergencies

Emergency Preparedness, Recognition, and Response in Primary Care NEW!

Acute Bronchospasm

Anaphylaxis

Bites and Stings

Bradycardia and Tachycardia

Cardiac Arrest

Chemical Exposure

Electrical Injuries

Head Trauma

Hypotension

Poisoning

Sexual Assault

Syncope

Thermal Injuries

Evaluation and Management of Skin Disorders

Examination of the Skin and Approach to Diagnosis of Skin Disorders

Surgical Office Procedures

Principles of Dermatologic Therapy

Screening for Skin Cancer

Acne Vulgaris

Alopecia

Animal and Human Bites

Burns (Minor)

Cellulitis

Contact Dermatitis

Corns and Calluses

Cutaneous Herpes

Dermatitis Medicamentosa

Dry Skin

Eczematous Dermatitis (Atopic Dermatitis)

Fungal Infections (Superficial)

Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Acne Inversa)

Hyperhidrosis

Intertrigo

Nail Disorders

Pigmentation Changes (Vitiligo)

Pruritis

Psoriasis

Purpura

Scabies

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Stasis Dermatitis

Urticaria

Warts

Wound Management

Evaluation and Management of Eye Disorders

Evaluation of the Eyes

Cataracts

Blepharitis, Hordeolum, and Chalazion

Conjunctivitis

Corneal Surface Defects and Ocular Surface Foreign Bodies

Dry Eye Syndrome

Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction and Dacryocystitis

Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis

Pinguecula and Pterygium

Traumatic Ocular Disorders

Evaluation and Management of Ear Disorders

Auricular Disorder

Cerumen Impaction

Cholesteatoma

Impaired Hearing

Inner Ear Disturbances

Otitis Externa

Otitis Media

Tympanic Membrane Perforation

Evaluation and Management of Nose Disorders

Chronic Nasal Congestion and Discharge

Epistaxis

Nasal Trauma

Rhinitis

Sinusitis

Smell and Taste Disturbances

Tumors and Polyps of the Nose

Evaluation and Management of Oropharynx Disorders

Dental Abscess

Diseases of the Salivary Glands

Epiglottitis

Oral Infections

Parotitis

Peritonsillar Abscess

Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis

Evaluation and Management of Pulmonary Disorders

Acute Bronchitis

Asthma

Chest Pain (Noncardiac)

Chronic Cough

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Dyspnea

Hemoptysis

Lung Cancer

Pleurisy and Pleural Effusions

Pneumonia

Pneumothorax

Pulmonary Hypertension

Sarcoidosis

Evaluation and Management of Cardiovascular Disorders

Cardiac Diagnostic Testing

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Cardiac Arrhythmias

Carotid Artery Disease

Chest Pain and Coronary Artery Disease

Heart Failure

Hypertension

Infective Endocarditis

Myocarditis

Peripheral Arterial and Venous Insufficiency

Valvular Heart Disease and Cardiac Murmurs

Evaluation and Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders

Abdominal Pain and Infections

Anorectal Complaints

Cholelithiasis and Cholecystitis

Cirrhosis

Constipation

Diarrhea (Noninfectious)

Diverticular Disease

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage

Hepatitis

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Jaundice

Nausea and Vomiting

Oropharyngeal Dysphagia

Pancreatitis

Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Peptic Ulcer Disease

Evaluation and Management of Genitourinary Disorders

Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia

Incontinence

Infectious Processes: Urinary Tract Infections and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Prostate Disorders

Proteinura and Hematuria

Renal Failure

Sexual Dysfunction (Male)

Testicular Disorders

Obstructive Uropathies and Tumors of the Genitourinary Tract

Urinary Calculi

Evaluation and Management of Gynecologic Concerns

Amenorrhea

Bartholin's Gland Cysts and Abscesses

Breast Disorders

Chronic Pelvic Pain

Dysmenorrhea

Dyspareunia

Ectopic Pregnancy

Fertility Control

Genital Tract Cancers

Infertility

Menopause

Pap Smear Abnormalities

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Sexual Dysfunction (Female)

Unplanned Pregnancy

Vulvar and Vaginal Disorders

Evaluation and Management of Musculoskeletal And Arthritic Disorders

Ankle and Foot Pain

Bone Tumors

Bursitis

Elbow Pain

Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Gout

Hand and Wrist Pain

Hip Pain

Infectious Arthritis

Knee Pain

Low Back Pain

Metabolic Bone Disease: Osteoporosis and Paget's Disease of the Bone

Neck Pain

Osteoarthritis

Osteomyelitis

Shoulder Pain

Sprains, Strains, and Fractures

Evaluation and Management of Neurologic Disorders

Neuropsychological Evaluation NEW!

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Bell's Palsy

Cerebrovascular Events

Delirium

Dementia

Dizziness and Vertigo

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Headache

Infections of the Central Nervous System

Movement Disorders and Essential Tremor

Multiple Sclerosis

Parkinson's Disease

Seizure Disorder

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Intracranial Tumors

Evaluation and Management of Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

Acromegaly

Adrenal Gland Disorders

Diabetes Mellitus

Hirsutism

Hypercalcemia and Hypocalcemia

Hypernatremia and Hyponatremia

Lipid Disorders

Metabolic Syndrome

Parathyroid Gland Disorders

Thyroid Disorders

Evaluation and Management of Hematologic Disorders

Anemia

Blood Coagulation Disorders

Leukemias

Lymphomas

Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Evaluation and Management of Rheumatic and Multisystem Disorders

Rheumatic Disorders

Ankylosing Spondylitis and Related Disorders

Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis

Raynaud's Phenomenon

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Vasculitis

Multisystem Disorders

Barotrauma and Other Diving Injuries

Environmental Allergies NEW!

Fatigue

Immunodeficiency

Lymphadenopathy

Unintended Weight Loss

Evaluation and Management of Infectious Diseases

Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases

Fever

HIV Infection

Influenza

Diarrhea (Infectious)

Infectious Mononucleosis

Tick-Borne Illness

Tuberculosis

West Nile Virus

Evaluation and Management of Oncologic Disorders

Collaborative Management of the Oncology Patient

Basic Principles of Oncology Treatment

Oncology Complications and Paraneoplastic Syndromes

Oncology Pain and Symptom Management in Primary Care

Unknown Primary Carcinoma

Evaluation and Management of Mental Health Disorders

Eating Disorders.

Mood Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Substance Use Disorders

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