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With no intent of making experts out of its readers, this reference functions as a one-volume review of procedures performed by primary care physicians in all facets of care. Appendices include patient education handouts and consent forms, and information on commonly used equipment, informed consent, latex allergy guidelines, suppliers, resources for learning procedures, universal precautions, ICD-9 codes for neoplasm & skin, and pearls of practice. The first edition was published in 1998; the second incorporates coverage of some 80 new procedures, including hot topics like microdermabrasion, sclerotherapy, collagen and Botox injections, cervical stenosis, no- scalpel vasectomy, and stress testing, among others. Editors Pfenninger (Michigan State College of Human Medicine, among other affiliations) and Fowler (U. of Texas Houston Health Science Center Medical School) have marshalled the talents of close to a couple hundred contributors for the 216 chapters presented here.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Description
This comprehensive, "how-to" resource offers step-by-step strategies for nearly every outpatient procedure that can be performed in an office, Designed for everyday practice, the outline format allows speedy reference while the detailed text and clear illustrations guide readers through each procedure. The new edition of this best-selling book features more than 80 new procedures and covers hot topics such as -- conscious sedation, burn treatment, tissue adhesives, candida treatment for warts, and aesthetic procedures including hair removal, Botox injection, micro dermabrasive, collagen injection, skin peels, and more. More detailed discussions of patient education and medical coding shed more light on these aspects of practice. New sturdy cover stands up to daily use. Plus, hundreds of new illustrations bring the topics to life.
Book Info
Michigan State College, East Lansing. User-friendly text offers step-by-step strategies for nearly every medical procedure being performed by primary care physicians, whether in an office, hospital, or emergency care facility. Contains 80 new procedures. Previous edition was titled Procedures for Primary Care Physicians, c1994. DNLM: Primary Health Care--methods.
About the Author
John Pfenninger, MD, FAAFP, Director, The National Procedures Institute, Midland, MI; Clinical Professor, Department of Family Practice, Michigan State College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, MI; and Grant C Fowler, MD, Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Family Practice & Community Medicine, University of Texas Houston Health Science Center Medical School, Houston, TX Rating 5.0
best cme $ investmentthis book is essential for any primary care provider.
I used it straight out of residency to guide me thru performing procedures in practice that I'd never or seldom done before.
The text and diagrams are so clear, and with very practical information, that doing these procedures was easy and complication-free.
It''s also great bc it gives useful stuff like sample consent forms, sample hx forms, and a concise listing of contraindications and potential complications, not to mention specific billing / coding information.
this new edition is more comprehensive than ever, and covers just about any minor (or major) procedure you would ever consider performing as a family medicine physician.
I refer to it on a regular basis in my clinic, and highly recommend it.A great office reference book..As an internist starting out, I found this book invaluable to my patient practice. It is well organized and concise. It gives detailed and well illustrated instructions on the various procedures. It is divided into :
**Dermatology procedures (suture selection, bx, skin lesions, nail, abscess, acne, keloids, cryo etc)
**Anesthesia (local, topical, peripheral nerve blocks, trigger points)
**ENT
**Cardiovascular/REspiratory (art line, central line, Swan Ganz, intubation, pacing, PFT etc.)**Urology (catherization
**Gyn
**OB
**pediatrics
**GI
**ortho (splinting, cast, dislocations, joint injections)
**Misc (abx prophylaxis, informed concent, LP etc) Each procedure section is further broken down into clinical indications, contrditions, equipment needed, procedure process, tecnique, complication and CPT/billing code. It is a comprehensive book that contains more than you need to know--which is always good. Well worth the expense. A must have for providers of family or adult primary careIllustrations are the pinnacle of the book. It is well organized and the procedures are clearly spelled out in a step-wise manner. |
