An engagingly written case-based review for the Family Medicine Board Examination and the USMLE Step 3
Widely recognized as the ideal study guide for the primary and recertification exams in family medicine and licensure exams, Graber and Wilbur's Family Medicine Examination and Board Review, Fifth Edition has been updated throughout to maintain currency and freshness—including new bits of humor that make the book fun to read and studying more enjoyable.
Featuring hundreds of progressive cases, this acclaimed review has been applauded by residents and students for its "building-block approach" to learning that assures readers understand one subject before moving on to the next. The Fifth Edition has also been enhanced with cutting-edge coverage of topics such as health maintenance, decision-making, and metacognition.
• More than 350 progressive case studies that reflect the realities of clinical practice and prepare readers for the exams • A 200-question final exam with answers referenced to pages in the book• Detailed answer explanations for most questions that explain not only why an answer is right, but why the other answers are wrong • Comprehensive coverage of ALL topics on the boards and recertifying exam • Super-effective learning aids such as Quick Quizzes, learning objectives, clinical pearls, and more • Color photographs of conditions most easily diagnosed by appearance • Written not only to help pass exams, but to also update knowledge of family medicine with state-of-the-art information • An outstanding refresher for primary care physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners
Author(s): Jason K. Wilbur, Mark Graber, Brigit Ray
Edition: 5th Edition
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Year: 2020
Language: English
Commentary: TRUE PDF
Pages: 882
Tags: Family Medicine
Contributors..............................................................................................ix
Preface..................................................................................................... xiii
A Few Words on Studying and Taking the Board Examination...... xv
1 Emergency Medicine................................................................... 1
2 Cardiology......................................................................................43
3 Pulmonology.............................................................................. 105
4 Allergy and Immunology....................................................... 141
5 Nephrology................................................................................. 150
6 Hematology and Oncology................................................... 183
7 Gastroenterology...................................................................... 211
8 Infectious Diseases................................................................... 253
9 HIV/AIDS...................................................................................... 281
10 Endocrinology........................................................................... 296
11 Rheumatology........................................................................... 330
12 Orthopedics and Sports Medicine..................................... 364
13 Pediatrics..................................................................................... 395
14 Adolescent Medicine............................................................... 437
15 Obstetrics and Women’s Health.......................................... 451
16 Men’s Health............................................................................... 501
17 Dermatology.............................................................................. 525
18 Neurology.................................................................................... 551
19 Ophthalmology......................................................................... 585
20 Otolaryngology......................................................................... 607
21 Care of the Older Patient........................................................ 631
22 Care of the Surgical Patient................................................... 662
23 Psychiatry.................................................................................... 693
24 Nutrition and Herbal Medicine............................................ 729
25 Substance Use Disorders....................................................... 742
26 Ethics............................................................................................. 763
27 End-of-Life Care......................................................................... 774
28 Evidence-Based Medicine..................................................... 788
29 Patient-Centered Care............................................................. 800
30 Final Examination..................................................................... 813
Index........................................................................................................841
