Dermatology for the Primary Care Provider, 1st Edition
Designed for today's busy family physicians, Dermatology for the Primary Care Provider is an easy-to-use reference covering; the diagnosis and management of commonly seen dermatologic conditions. It provides practical, everyday guidance for quick reference at the point of care, including management pitfalls; clinical warning signs, specific treatment recommendations, and much more. Packed with need-to-know information, this unique resource is invaluable both when you are confident in your diagnosis and need guidance on next steps, or when you need step-by-step assistance on initial management in the absence of a definitive diagnosis.
Key Features
- Highlights common management pitfalls, how to rule out acutely dangerous entities, and clinical warning signs requiring urgent referral.
- Provides specific treatment recommendations including which level of therapy is necessary, clear instructions on how to prescribe, and what to watch for.
- Includes numerous treatment algorithms throughout, as well as a differential diagnosis overview list in each chapter with cross-references to the corresponding page.
- Contains helpful information on patient education as well as answers to commonly asked patient questions.
- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Author Information
By Reid A. Waldman, MD and Jane M. Grant-Kels, MD, Vice Chair, Department of Dermatology Professor of Dermatology, Pathology, and Pediatrics Founding Director, Cutaneous Oncology Center and Melanoma Program University of Connecticut Health Center
