\u003cp\u003eWritten specifically for the needs of family and adult nursing students, medical students, and primary care practitioners in Canada, this gold standard reference of family practice in Americaânamed a 2013 Doodyâs core title and 1st-place winner of the American Journal of Nursing book award in 2017ânow provides current Canadian practice protocols for professional standards of care across the life span. Guidelines are delivered in a user-friendly, step-by-step instructional style for physical exams and diagnostic testing results in SI units; health maintenance recommendations approved by Health Canada; care guidelines including Canadian drug names and dietary information; information on culturally responsive care; and patient resources specific to Canada.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractice guidelines are organized primarily by body system and delivered in outline format for quick and easy access. Each of more than 280 disorder protocols includes definition, incidence/prevalence, pathogenesis, predisposing factors, common findings, other signs and symptoms, subjective data, physical examination, diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, plan, follow-up, consultation/referral, and individual considerations. Also included are numerous Client Teaching Guides in PDF format for customization and downloading. Abundant references are specific to the Canadian health care system.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePresents over 280 guidelines in consistent outline format\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvides Canadian routine health maintenance guidelines, vaccinations, and screenings for HIV and HepC\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCovers individual care considerations for pediatric, pregnant, and geriatric patients\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOffers numerous Client Teaching Guides in digital format for clients to take home\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e
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