Primary care : a collaborative practice / [edited by] Terry Mahan Buttaro ... [et al.].

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Issues in Primary Care -- Health Maintenance -- Office Emergencies -- Evaluation and Management of Skin Disorders -- Evaluation and Management of Eye Disorders -- Evaluation and Management of Ear Disorders -- Evaluation and Management of Nose Disorders -- Evaluation and Management of Oropharynx Disorders -- Evaluation and Management of Pulmonary Disorders -- Evaluation and Management of Cardiovascular Disorders -- Evaluation and Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders -- Evaluation and Management of Genitourinary Disorders -- Evaluation and Management of Gynecologic Concerns -- Evaluation and Management of Musculoskeletal And Arthritic Disorders -- Evaluation and Management of Neurologic Disorders -- Evaluation and Management of Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders -- Evaluation and Management of Hematologic Disorders -- Evaluation and Management of Rheumatic and Multisystem Disorders. Rheumatic Disorders ; Multisystem Disorders. -- Evaluation and Management of Infectious Diseases -- Evaluation and Management of Oncologic Disorders -- Evaluation and Management of Mental Health Disorders.

"Written by and for Nurse Practitioners from a unique collaborative perspective, Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, 4th Edition, prepares you to provide care for all of the major disorders of adults seen in the outpatient setting. Evidence-based content reflects the latest guidelines for primary care of hundreds of conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, and sexually transmitted infections. Now in full color, the 4th Edition includes chapters on emerging topics such as genetics, obesity, lifestyle management, and emergency preparedness. Combining a special blend of academic and clinical expertise, the author team provides a practical text/reference that promotes a truly collaborative primary care practice."--