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Delivers real-life primary care case studies from more than 50 physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and physicians!
With a focus on illustrating care that is both competent and compassionate, this workbook-style resource features 101 engrossing narrative case studies that demonstrate how best to diagnose, treat, and manage a patient based on the history of the illness, a review of systems, relevant patient history, and physical exam findings. Readers will find probing questions within each case to help them determine differential and most likely diagnoses, diagnostic tests to order, and appropriate patient management strategies using relevant references. Each case study is organized to simulate the patient care journey from chief complaint to outcome. The second edition not only updates cases to reflect newest guidelines and protocols but also features 25 brand new cases and expands the body systems addressed including Psych-Mental Health. Twenty-five cases are available online to faculty for student assignment.
Covering conditions across all organ systems and the lifespan, the workbook offers an authentic perspective on what to expect in the patient care environment. It even includes information on pathophysiology and how to use ICD-10 codes in documentation. Unique to the book is its emphasis on both the science and art of medicine by including personal insights into quality and compassionate care. Serving a virtual clinical preceptor, the workbook can be used independently or in a classroom setting. It is accompanied by an online student supplement on Springer's Connect website providing answers and rationale to all questions, real outcomes of the cases, and personal insights from case contributors. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.
New to the second Edition:
- Twenty-five completely new cases targeting the areas of Psych-Mental Health, Cardiovascular, Neurology, Rheumatology and Infectious Disease
- Twenty-five additional online cases are available exclusively to faculty for student assignment
- Updates and revises all cases to reflect newest guidelines and protocols
Key Features:
- Uses a consistent case study design and critical thinking exercises to help students work step-by-step through patient scenarios
- Teaches clinical and bedside manner skills imperative for delivering quality care
- Covers patients across the lifespan
- Embedded in a humanistic approach to patient-centered care
- Addresses patient education, medical and legal concerns, and interprofessional collaboration
- Includes digital access to CourseConnect, an interactive learning platform for students
- Includes online supplement with answers to case study questions and patient management insights from contributors
- Provides instructors with TOC accessible by chief complaint, diagnosis, patient population, and organ system
Section I. ADULT
Case 1: Dyspnea and Right-Side Chest Pain, Adult Male
Case 2: Fatigue and Weakness, Adult Female
Case 3: Left Hip Pain, Adult Female
Case 4: Vaginal Bleeding, Adult Female
Case 5: Fever and Body Aches, Adult Male
Case 6: Blurry Vision, Adult Female
Case 7: Frequent Urination, Adult Male
Case 8: Medication Adjustment, Adult Male
Case 9: Thick Yellow Toenails, Adult Female
Case 10: Mood Changes, Adult Male
Case 11: Vaginal Bleeding and Spotting, Adult Female
Case 12: Burning With Urination, Adult Male
Case 13: Constipation, Adult Female
Case 14: Fatigue and General Malaise, Adult Male
Case 15: Dizziness and Difficulty Hearing, Adult Male
Case 16: Bad Headache, Adult Female
Case 17: Abdominal Pain, Adult Female
Case 18: Painful Urination, Adult Male
Case 19: Blurred Vision in Left Eye, Adult Female
Case 20: Sore Throat, Fever, and Chills, Adult Male
Case 21: Heart Palpitations, Adult Female
Case 22: Nipple Pain, Adult Female
Case 23: Recurrent Pain and Redness in Left Foot, Adult Female
Case 24: Muscle and Joint Pain, Adult Female
Case 25: Double Vision, Adult Female
Case 26: Painless Anal Bumps, Adult Transgender Male
Case 27: Fatigue and Decreased Libido, Adult Male
Case 28: Fever and Body Aches, Adult Male
Case 29: Eye Pain and Blurry Vision, Adult Female
Case 30: Chest Pain, Adult Female
Case 31: Vaginal Itching and Increased Discharge, Adult Female
Case 32: Low Platelets, Adult Male
Case 33: Skin Lesions After Sun Exposure, Adult Female
Case 34: Nervousness and anxiety, Adult Male
Case 35: Fatigue and Joint Aches, Adult Male
Case 36: Unexplained Weight Loss, Adult Female
Case 37: Painful Lump in Armpit, Adult Female
Case 38: Diabetes Check, Adult Male
Case 39: Bilateral Heel Pain, Adult Female
Case 40: Eye Injury, Adult Male
Case 41: Lump in Throat, Adult Male
Case 42: Extreme Weakness, Adult Male
Case 43: Pain and Redness in Breast, Adult Female
Case 44: Blood in Stool, Adult Female
Case 45: Erection Difficulties, Adult Male
Case 46: Unexplained Weight Gain, Adult Female
Case 47: Worsening, Sharp Abdominal Pain, Adult Female
Case 48: Lump in Breast, Adult Male
Case 49: Frequent Illness and Fatigue, Adult Female
Section II. PEDIATRIC
Case 50: Painful Urination, Adolescent Male
Case 51: Coughing and Wheezing, Pediatric Male
Case 52: Constipation, Adolescent Female
Case 53: Abdominal Pain, Adolescent Male
Case 54: Sore Throat and Abdominal Pain, Adolescent Male
Case 55: Doesn’t Follow Directions, Pediatric Male
Case 56: Crusty, Irritated Left Eye, Pediatric Male
Case 57: Chest Pain with Exertion, Adolescent Male
Case 58: Difficulty Relating to Others, Pediatric Male
Case 59: Fever and Lump on Neck, Adolescent Male
Case 60: Recurrent Vomiting, Pediatric Female
Case 61: Nausea, Vomiting, and Headache, Adolescent Male
Case 62: Frequent Diarrhea, Adolescent Female
Case 63: Repetitive Bruising on Legs, Pediatric Female
Case 64: Anxiety Attacks and Nightmares, Pediatric Female
Case 65: Widespread Painful Rash, Pediatric Female
Case 66: Bad Cough and Fever, Adolescent Female
Case 67: Headache and Fever, Pediatric Male
Case 68: Double and Blurred Vision, Adolescent Male
Case 69: Irregular Menstrual Cycle, Adolescent Female
Case 70: Blood in Urine, Pediatric Female
Case 71: Chest Pain, Adolescent Male
Case 72: Unsteady Gait and Nausea, Pediatric Female
Case 73: Excess Facial Hair, Adolescent Female
Case 74: Fever, Cough, and Runny Nose, Pediatric Female
Case 75: Abdominal Pain, Adolescent Male
Case 76: Irritable and Crying Toddler, Pediatric Male
Case 77: Swelling Around Eyes and Ankles, Adolescent Male
Case 78: Coughing and Gagging, Pediatric Male
Case 79: Asthma Follow-up, Adolescent Male
Case 80: Stomach Pain and Bloating, Adolescent Female
Case 81: Refusal to Eat or Drink, Pediatric Male
Case 82: Back Pain and Poor Posture, Pediatric Female
Case 83: Itchy Bumps, Pediatric Female
Section III. GERIATRIC
Case 84: Numbness in Hands and Legs, Geriatric Male
Case 85: Painful Rash, Geriatric Male
Case 86: Speech Difficulties, Geriatric Male
Case 87: Fever and Back Pain, Geriatric Female
Case 88: Malaise and Right-Side Pain, Geriatric Male
Case 89: Well Visit, Geriatric Male
Case 90: Shortness of Breath, Geriatric Male
Case 91: Lightheadedness, Geriatric Female
Case 92: Buttocks Pain, Geriatric Male
Case 93: Urine Leakage, Geriatric Female
Case 94: Confusion, Geriatric Female
Case 95: Leg Pain, Geriatric Male
Case 96: Shortness of Breath with Exertion, Geriatric Male
Case 97: Scalp Pain, Geriatric Female
Case 98: Shaking Hands, Geriatric Male
Case 99: Fatigue, Geriatric Female
Case 100: Sudden hearing Loss, Geriatric Female
Case 101: Shortness of Breath and Fatigue, Geriatric Male