1st Edition
by Reid A. Waldman (Author), Jane M. Grant-Kels (Author)
Designed for today’s busy family physicians, Dermatology for the Primary Care Provider is an easy-to-use reference covering the diagnosis and management of commonly seen dermatologic conditions. It provides practical, everyday guidance for quick reference at the point f care, including management pitfalls, clinical warning signs, specific treatment recommendations, and much more. Packed with need-to-know information, this unique resource is invaluable both when you are confident in your diagnosis and need guidance on next steps, or when you need step-by-step assistance on initial management in the absence of a definitive diagnosis.
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Highlights common management pitfalls,
how to rule out acutely dangerous entities, and clinical warning signs
requiring urgent referral.
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Provides specific treatment
recommendations including which level of therapy is necessary, clear
instructions on how to prescribe, and what to watch for.
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Includes
numerous treatment algorithms throughout, as well as a differential
diagnosis overview list in every chapter with cross-references to the
corresponding page.
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Contains helpful information on patient education as well as answers to commonly asked patient questions.
