Family physicians probably see a wider variety of rashes, eye
conditions, foot disorders, lumps and bumps, and undifferentiated problems
than any other specialty. In speaking with healthcare providers and medical
students over the years, it became clear that a comprehensive atlas that
aided in diagnosis using visible signs and internal imaging would be of
tremendous value. We have assembled more than 2000 outstanding clinical
images for this very purpose, and are proud to present the second edition of
the first modern comprehensive atlas of family medicine ever produced. Some
photographs will amaze you; all will inform you about the various conditions
that befall our patients.
We were gratified by the
great response to the first edition. The iPad and smartphone versions were
also very well received and are again available for the second edition.
Readers sent in a number of suggestions for additions and we have taken
those to heart, with extensive new coverage of fundamental conditions.
New in the second edition are:
• New chapters that expand the scope of the book, including chapters on
Global Health, Nummular Eczema, Alcoholism, and Tobacco Addiction. Most
importantly, we have added chapters on topics that are found in the core
curriculum for a Family Medicine Clerkship or a Family Medicine Residency:
• Hypertension, diabetes, asthma, prostate cancer,
arthritis overview, osteoarthritis, back pain, obesity, osteoporosis, and
headache.
• The chapter template has been expanded to include more
on prevention, prognosis, and risk factors for disease in many of the
chapters.
It took a number of people many years to
create the first edition of
The Color Atlas of Family Medicine.
For me it was a life work that started with little notebooks I kept in my
white coat pocket to take notes during my residency. It then took on color
and images as I kept a camera at work and took photographs with my patient's
permission of any interesting clinical finding that I might use to teach
medical students and residents the art and science of medicine. I was
inspired by many great family physicians, including Dr. Jimmy Hara, who had
the most amazing 35-mm slide collection of clinical images. His knowledge of
medicine is encyclopedic and I thought that his taking photographs might
have something to do with that. Also, I realized that these photographs
would greatly enhance my teaching of others. As I began to expand my
practice to see more dermatology cases, my photograph collection
skyrocketed. Digital photography made it more affordable and practical to
take and catalogue many new images.
The
Color Atlas of Family Medicine is written for family physicians and
all healthcare providers involved in primary care. It can also be invaluable
to medical students, residents, internists, pediatricians, and
dermatologists. This second edition is coming out just prior to the release
of two new
Color Atlas's in our new series:
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The Color Atlas of Internal Medicine
•
The Color Atlas of Pediatrics
The first edition of
The Color Atlas of Family Medicine is available
electronically for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, all Android devices, Kindle,
and on the web through Access Medicine. These electronic versions have
allowed healthcare providers to access the images and content rapidly at the
point-of-care.
One doctor wrote, “As a teacher and learner in Family Medicine
and Dermatology, this atlas is an invaluable resource. Excellent quality
pictures look great on the iPad. My patients appreciate seeing pictures
of other people with the same medical conditions as theirs. Concise and
evidence-based recommendations are just what we need in the busy setting
of primary care. It is one of my most frequently referenced books/apps.
A must-have for every teacher, learner or practitioner of Family
Medicine or primary care.”
The second edition will also have all the same
electronic versions with increased functionality.
The second edition of
The Color Atlas of Family Medicine is
for anyone who loves to look at clinical photographs for learning, teaching,
and practicing medicine. The first chapter begins with an introduction to
learning with images and digital photography. The core of the book focuses
on medical conditions organized by anatomic and physiologic systems. Both
adult and childhood conditions are included as this book covers healthcare
from birth to death. There are special sections devoted to the essence of
family medicine, physical/sexual abuse, women's health, and substance
abuse.
The collection of clinical images is
supported by evidence-based information that will help the healthcare
provider diagnose and manage common medical problems. The text is concisely
presented with many easy to access bullets as a quick point of care
reference. Each chapter begins with a patient story that ties the
photographs to the real life stories of our patients. The photographic
legends are also designed to connect the images to the people and their
human conditions. Strength of recommendation ratings are cited throughout so
that the science of medicine can be blended with the art of medicine for
optimal patient care.
We have created 3 special
indexes to help you find information and diagnoses quickly and efficiently.
The topic index printed on the front inside cover allows for quick access to
major topic areas. The regional index for diagnosis can be used when you
have an unknown condition and want to search for possible diagnoses by
region of the body. Finally, the morphology index is to aid in the diagnosis
of conditions which you can describe morphologically but for which the
actual diagnosis remains uncertain.
Because
knowledge continues to advance after any book is written, use the online
resources presented in many of the chapters to keep up with the newest
changes in medicine. Care deeply about your patients and enjoy your
practice, as it is a privilege to be a healthcare provider and healer.
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Strength of Recommendation (SOR)
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Definition
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A
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Recommendation based on consistent and good-quality patient-oriented
evidence.
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B
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Recommendation based on inconsistent or limited-quality
patient-oriented evidence.
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C
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Recommendation based on consensus, usual practice, opinion,
disease-oriented evidence, or case series for studies of diagnosis,
treatment, prevention, or screening.
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See Appendix A for further information.