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Family & General Practice

Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs A Cost-Effective Approach Fourth Edition R. Douglas Collins, MD, FACP, Former Associate Professor of Medi- cine, Medical University of South Carolina, Former Associate Clini- cal Professor of Medicine, University of Florida School of Medicine, Chatsworth, CA DESCRIPTION

Designed for quick reference, Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symp- toms and Signs: A Cost-Effective Approach equips you to ef- fectively interpret more than 230 of the most common symp- toms and signs. The ideal aid for the busy clinician, this handy, portable resource promotes a cost-effective patient workup, explaining which diagnostic tests are most appropriate (and when such tests are not indicated). Comprehensive updates throughout put the very latest diagnostic approaches at your fingertips. FEATURES ▶ ▶ Evaluate patients efficiently using clear, step-by-step algorithms that spell out what to look for, what tests to order, what differentials to consider, and when to refer to a specialist. ▶ ▶ Master essential clinical skills with a new section on “Getting the most out of your history and physical examination.” ▶ ▶ Effectively evaluate more conditions through new algorithms for various symptoms and laboratory tests, including algorithms representing diseases that are symptoms of other diseases. ▶ ▶ Recognize diagnostic alternatives at a glance thanks to differential diagnostic tables. Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: ▶ ▶ The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline ▶ ▶ Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks ▶ ▶ Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design ▶ ▶ The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click

Note to Booksellers: The previous edition published in September, 2012. (ISBN: 978-1-4511-7343-7)

Softbound / ISBN: 978-1-4963-6278-0 / (US$89.99 / £60.00 / €70.00) Worldwide Approx. 632 pp. / Approx. 291 Illus. / Approx. 265 2-Color Illus. / 6 x 9 / May 2017

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