Written for the primary care practitioner who faces diagnostic problems in brief office visits, this Spiral Manual is an evidence based, quick reference pocket book. It enables practitioners to provide sound diagnoses of common adult problems usually seen in office practice and guides readers about what data to obtain and which key questions to ask. The book contains 18 sections, which cover mental health; vision; ear, nose and throat; cardiovascular; respiratory; urologic; female reproductive; musculoskeletal; dermatological problems, and much more. The format includes historical presentations, physical findings and laboratory determinations, also recent references support each discussion

Table of Contents

Principles of the 10-Minute Diagnosis Undifferentiated Problems Mental Health Problems Problems Related to the Nervous System Eye Problems Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems Cardiovascular Problems Respiratory Problems Gastrointestinal Problems Renal and Urologic Problems Problems Related to the Female Reproductive System Musculoskeletal Problems Dermatologic Problems Endocrine and Metabolic Problems Vascular and Lymphatic System Problems Laboratory Abnormalities: Hematology and Urine Determinations Laboratory Abnormalities: Blood Chemistry and Immunology Diagnostic Imaging Abnormalitie