Is it really current? | Current Practice Guidelines in Primary Care 2008 (Lange Medical Book)

book: Current Practice Guidelines in Primary Care 2008 (Lange Medical Book) | Ralph Gonzales, Jean S. Kutner

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	• Current Practice Guidelines in Primary Care 2008 (Lange Medical Book) Ralph Gonzales, Jean S. Kutner McGraw-Hill Professional, 2007 - 213 pages average customer review:based on 3 reviews view larger image
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a must for internal medicine and primary care rotation

this is an easy to carry pocketsize guide to current guidelines in the treatment, screening and prevention of different diseases. this has helped me in structuring my management during my clinical rotation. it is easy to read, and very organized.

Is it really current?

The book is laid out in a not so interesting manner and consists mostly of tables. The guidelines proclaim they are current and as of 2008 but there are a few mistakes here and there which are glaring. For example, the book mentions that Impaired Fasting Glucose is between 110 to 125, when it has been years since this guideline was revised and values between 100 to 125 is considered Impaired Fasting Glucose. Not excusable, by any count, since you need to be aware of these facts to effectively monitor your patients and prevent the onset of a disease.

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"Current Practice Guidelines in Primary Care 2008" draws information from many sources and presents them in an easy-to-use, comprehensive package for use by any primary care clinician. It offers quick access to the latest guidelines for the most appropriate preventive services, screening methods, and treatment approaches for commonly encountered conditions in the outpatient setting.