Field Guide to the Difficult Patient Interview
Field Guide to the Difficult Patient Interview

Author: Frederic W. Platt

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9780781747745

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Written by physicians skilled at coaching colleagues in physician-patient communication, this pocket guide presents practical strategies for handling a wide variety of difficult patient interviews. Each chapter presents a hypothetical scenario, describes effective communication techniques for each phase of the interaction, and identifies pitfalls to avoid. The presentation includes examples of physician-patient dialogue, illustrations showing body language, and key references. This edition includes new chapters on caring for physician-patients, communicating with colleagues, disclosing unexpected outcomes and medical errors, shared decision making and informed consent, and teaching communication skills. Other new chapters describe clinical attitudes such as patience, curiosity, and hope.

Field Guide to the Neurologic Examination
Field Guide to the Neurologic Examination

Author: Steven L. Lewis

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9780781741866

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Field Guide to the Neurologic Examination provides a detailed review of the basic neurologic exam, giving clinicians the tools needed to obtain valuable diagnostic information and address specific clinical presentations. The guide's three sections include a brief overview of neurologic diagnosis, instructions on how to perform the basic components of the neurologic exam, and ways to tailor the exam to specific clinical situations. The clinical focus assists in the practical bedside evaluation of common neurologic symptoms. Also included is a concise appendix of common neurologic tests, with brief summaries to help clinicians choose the best approach for each patient.

Field Guide to the Normal Newborn
Field Guide to the Normal Newborn

Author: Gary A. Emmett

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780781728775

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This handy volume in the Field Guide Series provides an easy-to-follow roadmap to the processes and procedures essential to proper care of the normal newborn. The ideal quick-reference for family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, medical students, and pediatric residents, the Field Guide to the Normal Newborn helps you focus on the "what" and "how" of normal newborn care—with clear and succinct descriptions highlighted by tables, charts, illustrations, and algorithms. Be sure you're providing optimal care for your youngest patients! Complete coverage addresses all common problems that arise in the well baby nursery—clearly explained and diagrammed for rapid reference. Abundant tables and charts let you review vital information at a glance—everything from the use of maternal medications in breast-feeding and newborn metabolic screening tests, to a newborn-specific formulary and newborn-specific lab values. More than 25 handy algorithms prepare you to face the challenges of well newborn care. Instructive line drawings take you through the steps of commonly performed procedures. Detailed photographs help you recognize and treat common neonatal skin and eye disorders.

Field Guide to Fracture Management
Field Guide to Fracture Management

Author:

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780781735360

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Organized by body region and fracture type, this practical resource covers the full spectrum of topics related to effective fracture management—from essential clinical guidance on casting and splinting techniques and handling complications to chapters on training, case selection, and insurance issues. The standardized chapter format includes a "how-to" outline to help clinicians locate key facts easily. Illustrations, tables, and figures offer visual guidance in the treatment of simple and complex fractures. The practical approach shows what works, what doesn't, and why. Pediatric content assists the family practitioner in treating childhood fractures. Tips on avoiding pitfalls are also included.

Field Guide to Clinical Dermatology
Field Guide to Clinical Dermatology

Author: David H. Frankel

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780781717304

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This colorfully illustrated pocket book is a practical quick-reference guide to the diagnosis of the most common skin problems. Geared specifically to primary care practitioners, house officers, and medical students, the book is organized by clinical feature and written in terms that are accessible to non-dermatologists. More than 100 illustrations depict the key distinguishing features of the diseases.

Understanding the Difficult Patient
Understanding the Difficult Patient

Author: Nancy Bilello

Publisher: Blue Poppy Enterprises, Inc.

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9781891845321

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This well organised, easy to read book includes many detailed case histories of difficult patient interactions and suggestions for how to be most effective. Study/discussion questions can be found at the end of each chapter with one unresolved case for discussion. The author has interacted with thousands of patients. This book is an excellent teaching text.

Primary Care Interviewing
Primary Care Interviewing

Author: James Binder

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-06-07

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1461472245

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Primary care is complex, unpredictable, and requires a biopsychosocial orientation. An indispensable teaching resource, Primary Care Interviewing: Learning Through Role Play thoroughly details how to use role play to teach the basics and more complex aspects of medical interviewing skills to trainee clinicians. Role playing is ideally suited to teach clinicians how to interview and relate to patients, and this unique and concise title includes not only sample role plays and dialog but also a wealth of accompanying online video role plays to enhance the learning process. Part one presents how to teach basic interviewing skills needed for effective communication, such as joining, promoting self- awareness, open-ended communication, dealing with emotions, structuring skills, and asking questions to uncover concerns and related beliefs, or theories of illness. Part two addresses the teaching of specific, more complex interviewing skills, such as addressing a patient’s mental health issues, sexual health, somatic conditions, and giving bad news.

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as a Prescriber
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as a Prescriber

Author: Louise Kaplan

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-03-02

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1119685605

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The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as a Prescriber is an authoritative reference guide designed for students and practicing APRNs alike—delivering the evidence-based information required for informed and ethical prescribing of medication in various clinical settings. It assists the reader to identify and avoid common prescribing mistakes and pitfalls whilst presenting specific strategies to respond appropriately to an array of typical clinical experiences.This revised second edition includes new and expanded chapters with information on authorizing medical marijuana, prescription monitoring programs, electronic prescribing, prescribing globally and issues surrounding controlled substance prescribing and prescribing for opioid use disorder. This leading single-volume resource: Addresses the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities that APRNs face as prescribers Covers the laws, regulations, and professional issues that affect prescribing Discusses global approaches to registered nurse and APRN prescribing such as task sharing, formularies, and independent authority Guides APRNs through difficult clinical situations such as patients seeking controlled substances and requesting inappropriate care Navigates the multiple facets of prescribing controlled substances Examines the role of the APRN in states with medical marijuana laws Serves as a resource to engage in advocacy for fully autonomous prescribing The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as a Prescriber is essential reading for APRN and pharmacotherapeutics students, registered nurses transitioning to the role of APRN prescriber, and all APRNs including Nurse Practitioners (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA).

Bates' Nursing Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking
Bates' Nursing Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking

Author: Beth Hogan-Quigley

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2021-09-08

Total Pages: 1452

ISBN-13: 1975161106

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Adapting the proven techniques and vibrant visuals of Bates’ gold-standard assessment text specifically for nursing students, Bates’ Nursing Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 3rd Edition, makes essential assessment concepts accessible and helps students develop and practice the skills for success in physical examination and history taking. This extensively updated 3rd Edition combines Bates’ clear, trusted approach with the latest clinical research and evidence-based practices to give your students unparalleled preparation for effective patient assessment in today’s nursing practice.