Diagnosis Therapy And Evidence

Author : Gerald N. Grob
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780813548128
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Diagnosis, Therapy, and Evidence written by Gerald N. Grob and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2009-11-13 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Employing historical and contemporary data and case studies, the authors also examine tonsillectomy, cancer, heart disease, anxiety, and depression, and identify differences between rhetoric and reality and the weaknesses in diagnosis and treatment.

Author : Peter Gøtzsche
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780470723685
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rational Diagnosis and Treatment written by Peter Gøtzsche and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-03-11 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its fourth edition, Rational Diagnosis and Treatment: Evidence-Based Clinical Decision-Making is a unique book to look at evidence-based medicine and the difficulty of applying evidence from group studies to individual patients. The book analyses the successive stages of the decision process and deals with topics such as the examination of the patient, the reliability of clinical data, the logic of diagnosis, the fallacies of uncontrolled therapeutic experience and the need for randomised clinical trials and meta-analyses. It is the main theme of the book that, whenever possible, clinical decisions must be based on the evidence from clinical research, but the authors also explain the pitfalls of such research and the problems involved in applying evidence from groups of patients to the individual patient. For this new edition, the sections on placebo and meta-analysis and on alternative medicine have been thoroughly updated, and there is more focus on insufficient reporting of harms of interventions. The sections on different research designs describe advantages and limitations, and the increased medicalisation and the effects of cancer screening on health people are noted. A section on academic freedom when clinicians collaborate with industry and ghost authors is added. This essential reference work integrates the science and statistical approach of evidence-based medicine with the art and humanism of medical practice; distinguishing between data, sets of data, knowledge and wisdom, and their application. Such an intellectually challenging book is ideal for both medical students and doctors who require theoretical and practical clinical skills to help ensure that they apply theory in practice.

Author : Paul Glasziou
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0702050849
Total Pages : 535 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evidence-Based Diagnosis in Primary Care written by Paul Glasziou and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-01-04 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British Medical Association Book Awards 2009 - First Prize Winner, Primary Care Category Evidence-Based Diagnosis in Primary Care provides guidance on diagnosis in general practice, from the patient’s first presentation with a symptom to the final establishment of a diagnosis or referral for further investigation. The book is divided into two parts: • Symptoms; which details the steps necessary to reach a provisional diagnosis when a patient presents; and • Disorders; in which the more detailed assessment of that initial diagnosis is described. This is the first book to be written about diagnosis in primary care that attempts to base its guidance on the research evidence. Enough information is provided on each symptom, or condition, to decide on the pre-test probability of each possible disorder, and how the symptoms, signs and investigations alter those probabilities to allow a conclusion to be reached about the most likely diagnosis. Evidence-Based Diagnosis in Primary Care also explains the principles of evidence-based diagnosis – with special emphasis on the issues raised by attempting an evidence-based approach in primary care – and clearly demonstrates the power, and the difficulties, of an evidence-based approach. Many chapters also feature ‘red flags’ – elements of the history or examination that should alert the practitioner to the possibility of serious disease, which is vital for general practice.

Author : Carole Jenny
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1437736211
Total Pages : 694 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Child Abuse and Neglect written by Carole Jenny and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-09-15 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Child Abuse and Neglect: Diagnosis, Treatment and Evidence focuses attention on the clinical evidence of child abuse to help you correctly diagnose and treat such cases in your own practice. This unique, well-illustrated clinical reference provides new insights into the presentation and differential diagnosis of physical abuse, a look at shaken baby syndrome, sex offenders and abuse in religious organizations, information on the biomechanics of injury, and more. Great for general review, as well as clinical reference, it’s also ideal for those taking the American Board of Pediatrics’ new subspecialty board exam in Child Abuse Pediatrics. Identify an abusive injury and treat it effectively by reviewing evidence and critical analyses from leading authorities in the field. Recognize the signs of shaken baby syndrome, sex offenders and abuse in religious organizations. Understand the biomechanics of injury to determine whether abuse was truly the cause of a child’s injury. View illustrations that show first-hand examples of child abuse or neglect.

Author : Jan Dommerholt
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 0763779741
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Myofascial Trigger Points written by Jan Dommerholt and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2010-10-22 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines a special topic, JMMT. Emphasis is on the etiology of trigger points with a critical overview of current concepts. The contributing authors are the most respected myofascial pain research and practice experts. The authors address the etiology of trigger points, the epidemiology of myofascial pain, clinical management of patients, specific treatment issues, and the role of trigger points in various pain syndromes.

Author : Jesse M. Pines
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470657839
Total Pages : 502 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evidence-Based Emergency Care written by Jesse M. Pines and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-01-22 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book for emergency physicians and fellows training in emergency medicine provides evidence-based information on what diagnostic tests to ask for and when and how to use particular decision rules. The new edition builds on the success of the current book by modifying the presentation of the evidence, increasing the coverage, and updating the current information throughout.

Author : Antonella Tosti
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0203092651
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Diagnosis and Treatment of Hair Disorders written by Antonella Tosti and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-10-06 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new atlas provides a differential guide to diagnosis of disorders of the hair, as well as an evidence-based critique of the options for therapy. Covering evaluation methods, it also discusses the whole range of problems with hair, from disease and disorders induced by treatment to problems concerning special groups of patients.Presenting the l

Author : Jonathan C. Trent, MD, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826148530
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sarcomas written by Jonathan C. Trent, MD, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-09-23 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarcomas: Evidence-Based Diagnosisand Management is the most comprehensive clinical reference on sarcomas available to oncologists and trainees. Presenting a compilation of the current knowledge of specific soft tissue and bone sarcomas, this accessible resource on diagnosis and management is the most practical in the market. Led by the world’s foremost sarcomas experts in medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, gynecologic oncology, orthopedic surgery, radiology, and pathology, the book addresses the general principles of each major medical discipline, provides details on each major sarcoma subtype, and presents the evidence for standard frontline, adjuvant, and novel treatment approaches such as immunotherapy, cellular therapies, and more. The book begins with general principles of diagnosis and management for each discipline in the field, covering specialties from medical oncology to radiology. Following the chapters on general principles, are chapters characterizing the most prevalent subtypes of sarcoma including their estimated incidence, common presenting symptoms, diagnostic approach, radiographic features and essential imaging, key diagnostic features, molecular characteristics, approaches to treatment, recommended follow up, the metastatic potential as well as evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Each chapter ends with a summary of caveats, clinical pearls, pitfalls, and solutions as well as a case study from the clinician’s point of view. The book ends with chapters focusing on new approaches to treatment and the development of therapeutics to combat sarcoma using immunotherapy, cellular therapy, and interventional radiology. Numerous tables and disease-based images support the text and provide key information for quick reference. Presenting detailed evidence and authoritative clinical guidance throughout, Sarcomas is a “one-stop” guide for any clinician diagnosing, treating, or managing patients suffering from these heterogenous diseases. Key Features: Provides the standards of care and evidence base for treatment of each major sarcoma subtype Covers all new treatment paradigms and FDA approvals Includes numerous quick reference tables and high-quality color images Presents over 20 practical case studies from leading clinicians in the field

Author : Mark Henderson
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071624945
Total Pages : 754 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Patient History: Evidence-Based Approach written by Mark Henderson and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2012-06-13 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive evidence-based introduction to patient history-taking NOW IN FULL COLOR For medical students and other health professions students, an accurate differential diagnosis starts with The Patient History. The ideal companion to major textbooks on the physical examination, this trusted guide is widely acclaimed for its skill-building, and evidence based approach to the medical history. Now in full color, The Patient History defines best practices for the patient interview, explaining how to effectively elicit information from the patient in order to generate an accurate differential diagnosis. The second edition features all-new chapters, case scenarios, and a wealth of diagnostic algorithms. Introductory chapters articulate the fundamental principles of medical interviewing. The book employs a rigorous evidenced-based approach, reviewing and highlighting relevant citations from the literature throughout each chapter. Features NEW! Case scenarios introduce each chapter and place history-taking principles in clinical context NEW! Self-assessment multiple choice Q&A conclude each chapter—an ideal review for students seeking to assess their retention of chapter material NEW! Full-color presentation Essential chapter on red eye, pruritus, and hair loss Symptom-based chapters covering 59 common symptoms and clinical presentations Diagnostic approach section after each chapter featuring color algorithms and several multiple-choice questions Hundreds of practical, high-yield questions to guide the history, ranging from basic queries to those appropriate for more experienced clinicians

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309377722
Total Pages : 473 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Improving Diagnosis in Health Care written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-12-29 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting the right diagnosis is a key aspect of health care - it provides an explanation of a patient's health problem and informs subsequent health care decisions. The diagnostic process is a complex, collaborative activity that involves clinical reasoning and information gathering to determine a patient's health problem. According to Improving Diagnosis in Health Care, diagnostic errors-inaccurate or delayed diagnoses-persist throughout all settings of care and continue to harm an unacceptable number of patients. It is likely that most people will experience at least one diagnostic error in their lifetime, sometimes with devastating consequences. Diagnostic errors may cause harm to patients by preventing or delaying appropriate treatment, providing unnecessary or harmful treatment, or resulting in psychological or financial repercussions. The committee concluded that improving the diagnostic process is not only possible, but also represents a moral, professional, and public health imperative. Improving Diagnosis in Health Care, a continuation of the landmark Institute of Medicine reports To Err Is Human (2000) and Crossing the Quality Chasm (2001), finds that diagnosis-and, in particular, the occurrence of diagnostic errorsâ€"has been largely unappreciated in efforts to improve the quality and safety of health care. Without a dedicated focus on improving diagnosis, diagnostic errors will likely worsen as the delivery of health care and the diagnostic process continue to increase in complexity. Just as the diagnostic process is a collaborative activity, improving diagnosis will require collaboration and a widespread commitment to change among health care professionals, health care organizations, patients and their families, researchers, and policy makers. The recommendations of Improving Diagnosis in Health Care contribute to the growing momentum for change in this crucial area of health care quality and safety.