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The Common Symptom Guide, Sixth Edition

by John H. Wasson

A symptom-to-differential reference for clinical training and practice

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A symptom-to-differential reference for clinical training and practice

Organized around more than 100 commonly encountered adult and pediatric symptoms, this sixth edition maps each presenting complaint to practical diagnostic considerations. Entries bring together relevant patient and family-history questions, physical-exam findings, medication and environmental factors, and differential diagnoses, with indexing and cross-references designed to connect related symptoms. The book also presents treatment decisions as part of the progression from symptom assessment to clinical evaluation. Its list-based structure makes it a focused reference for working through the information that can shape an initial diagnostic approach. Published in 2009, it represents the medical information and evidence references included in that edition.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Healthcare students practicing differential-diagnosis skills
  • Inexperienced healthcare providers seeking a symptom-based reference
  • Clinicians who use structured checklists for adult and pediatric complaints

Themes

Symptom assessmentDifferential diagnosisPatient historyPhysical examinationClinical decision-making

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Instantly diagnose 100 of the most commonly seen symptoms in adults and children!

"This is a book of lists to help inexperienced healthcare providers hone their skill at progressing from symptoms to a differential diagnosis to treatment decisions. This is a necessary step in a student's development and this book goes a long way in assisting in this process. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service

The Common Symptom Guide is the most trusted and easy-to-use reference for quickly and accurately evaluating and treating patients based on presenting symptoms. The Guide includes lists of pertinent questions, physical findings, and differential diagnosis for more than 100 of the most common adult and pediatric symptoms so you can instantly diagnose and treat the complaint.

Turn to The Common Symptom Guide forimportant guidelines on:

  • Patient and family history
  • Physical examination
  • Diagnostic considerations
  • Medications
  • Environmental history
    Plus...
    • Outstanding indexing and cross-referencing to help you quickly arrive at a diagnosis
    • Increased number of evidence-based medicine references
    • Updated medical information throughout
    • More references to key websites
    • Additional information on the author's website (www.howsyourhealth.org) that provides valuable patient
    education material
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