by Tim Stewart
ISBN | 9781835358443 |
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Publisher | Medplus |
Copyright Year | 2025 |
Price | £234.50 |
Health Care: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Management is a comprehensive and indispensable guide for healthcare professionals across various disciplines. Edited by leading experts in medicine, nursing, and allied health fields, this authoritative textbook provides a thorough examination of the essential components of healthcare delivery. The book begins with an in-depth exploration of health assessment techniques, covering history-taking, physical examination, diagnostic testing, and other assessment modalities essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. It then delves into the diagnostic process, discussing differential diagnosis, diagnostic reasoning, and the interpretation of clinical findings and test results. Furthermore, "Health Care: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Management" offers evidence-based recommendations for therapeutic interventions across a wide range of medical conditions and patient populations. From pharmacological treatments to surgical interventions and lifestyle modifications, each therapeutic approach is discussed in detail, with emphasis on patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Illustrated with clinical cases, algorithms, and tables, this comprehensive textbook serves as an invaluable resource for healthcare students, educators, and practitioners seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic management across the continuum of care.