Delivers real-life primary care case studies from more than 50 physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and physicians!

With a focus on illustrating care that is both competent and compassionate, this workbook-style resource features 101 engrossing narrative case studies that demonstrate how best to diagnose, treat, and manage a patient based on the history of the illness, a review of systems, relevant patient history, and physical exam findings. Readers will find probing questions within each case to help them determine differential and most likely diagnoses, diagnostic tests to order, and appropriate patient management strategies using relevant references. Each case study is organized to simulate the patient care journey from chief complaint to outcome. The second edition not only updates cases to reflect newest guidelines and protocols but also features 25 brand new cases and expands the body systems addressed including Psych-Mental Health. Twenty-five cases are available online to faculty for student assignment.

Covering conditions across all organ systems and the lifespan, the workbook offers an authentic perspective on what to expect in the patient care environment. It even includes information on pathophysiology and how to use ICD-10 codes in documentation. Unique to the book is its emphasis on both the science and art of medicine by including personal insights into quality and compassionate care. Serving a virtual clinical preceptor, the workbook can be used independently or in a classroom setting. It is accompanied by an online student supplement on Springer's Connect website providing answers and rationale to all questions, real outcomes of the cases, and personal insights from case contributors. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.

New to the second Edition:

• Twenty-five completely new cases targeting the areas of Psych-Mental Health, Cardiovascular, Neurology, Rheumatology and Infectious Disease
• Twenty-five additional online cases are available exclusively to faculty for student assignment
• Updates and revises all cases to reflect newest guidelines and protocols

Key Features:

• Uses a consistent case study design and critical thinking exercises to help students work step-by-step through patient scenarios
• Teaches clinical and bedside manner skills imperative for delivering quality care
• Covers patients across the lifespan
• Embedded in a humanistic approach to patient-centered care
• Addresses patient education, medical and legal concerns, and interprofessional collaboration
• Includes digital access to CourseConnect, an interactive learning platform for students
• Includes online supplement with answers to case study questions and patient management insights from contributors
• Provides instructors with TOC accessible by chief complaint, diagnosis, patient population, and organ system