The updated visual atlas of family medicine―enhanced by more than 2,000 illustrations
A Doody’s Core Title for 2022!
“The Color Atlas and Synopsis of Family Medicine, Third Edition, will be an invaluable addition to busy physicians’ clinical libraries. Its wide-ranging topics covering the gamut of family medicine are thoroughly covered and efficiently organized for point-of-care use. This, as well as its useful and exceptional photographs, will make it a resource the clinician will reach for again and again during evaluation of unfamiliar conditions. Residents and students will find it particularly useful as they systematically broaden their experiences and fund of knowledge―well done! ”
―Family Medicine
The Color Atlas and Synopsis of Family Medicine simplifies and supports visual diagnosis like no other guide. The text is bolstered by more than 2,000 illustrations, consisting of state-of-the-art photos and drawings, most in full color. Page after page, the book’s precise clinical images are integrated with evidence-based diagnostic pearls presented in bulleted text―ideal for time-pressed physicians.
Sections highlight specific diseases and disorders, organized by anatomic and physiologic systems, with each chapter opening with a patient story to connect the photographs with real-life clinical scenarios. Every condition features a consistent format that includes the patient story, Epidemiology, Etiology and Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, and Management to aid the reader in navigating to the right section with ease and efficiency.
NEW TO THIS EDITION:
- New chapters on Mental Health, the Opioid Crisis, Dementia, Sports-related Head Injury, and LGBT health issues
- New chapter on Zika, Ebola and other emerging infections expand the insights in the Global Health chapter
- New Foundations of Dermatology section contains a dermoscopy chapter, plus chapters on dermatology terminology, topical and intralesional steroids, and biopsy principles and techniques
- Management section is now divided into first- and second-line therapies
rich –
Must buy! Won’t be disappointed in purchasing this book. The pictures and images are of great quality and content is extremely informative. Buy this book!!
Pamela Camosy, MD –
I have a new favorite textbook. The Color Atlas and Synopsis of Family Medicine is a stunning comprehensive collection of photographic and textual descriptions of human maladies. Family medicine is an intensely visual endeavor, and this book offers the reader high-quality patient photos, radiographs, otoscopy, colposcopy, microscopy, and so much more, to aid in the healing process.
Charles J Haddad M.D. –
This book is what we all have been waiting for. The Color Atlas and Synopsis of Family Medicine, Third Edition, combines down to earth, real world photos that bring the diseases and circumstances to life and then provides evidence based recommendations for treatment and management. The chapters on the Essence of Family Medicine are heartwarming and give us hope that as Family Medicine providers there is hope for the future of Medicine and remind us why we do what we do. Some of the chapters are emotional and moving to read, especially the chapters on abuse and violence reminding us of the toll these subjects have on us, our patients and their families. The breadth of the book is excellent. One of my students asked me about Leishmaniasis. I did not have a clear recollection of the disease, so we looked it up in this book and both of us learned from the great synopsis and memorable photos. There are several chapters on Dermatology that cover just about everything that you will see in practice.
Martin S –
This is a truly practical and comprehensive reference book, useful to both the practicing primary care provider and to those in training.
I have used and refer to this reference frequently in clinical practice for many years and this update continues to be current, informative and practical. It is great both as a refresher for general medical information and for review of diagnosis and treatment
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Most information is rapidly accessible from the topic index on the inside cover.
The photographs are ubiquitous and very thoughtfully chosen to build on the foundation of the text.
Saria –
This book provides a comprehensive overview of family medicine especially for medical students wanting to understand the breadth of family medicine. It is an outstanding resource for teaching students and residents as well as providing easy to understand information to patients and their family members or in teaching young nursing staff.