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A complete, state-of-the-art bible of interprofessional primary care in one easy-to-use resource for Interprofessional Primary Care * A truly interprofessional primary care textbook, created by DNPs/APRNs, MDs, PharmDs, PAs, CNSs, and CNMs * Evidence-based practice guidelines for Primary Care * Includes community care, team work, and coachings * Strong guidance on differential diagnosis, disease prevention, risk reduction and lifestyle management * Across the lifespan focus PLUS gender, occupational and palliative care considerations * Case Studies in PPT format available to faculty adopting the text This second edition of Primary Care delivers succinct, current, and integrated information on the assessment, differential diagnosis, , and management of individuals with commonly seen conditions in primary care settings. Written and edited by APNs, MDs, PAs, PharmDs and other professionals, it emphasizes guidance on differential diagnosis, interprofessional primary care, lifestyle management, promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention. The text features 'relationship-centered care, extensive coverage of age, gender, and occupational considerations; complementary approaches; tional assessment; violence exposure and vulnerability assessment; family, community, and cultural assessment; palliative care; and evidence-based practice guidelines. This important text presents current diagnostic criteria for each condition and includes relevant anatomy, pathology, and physiology, epidemiology of the condition, including cultural and economic factors, risk identification, and disease prevention strategies. Also included are related laboratory studies, the focused physical exam, coaching, options, potential pitfalls, and much more. Additionally, the book includes clinical "pearls", clinical warnings, referrals and warning points, and references. The text is of value to all interprofessional primary care providers, with a special focus on the needs of advanced practice nurses and MSN/DNP students, and as a course textbook for teaching primary care topics New to the Second Edition: * Increased focus on interprofessional primary care, including community care, team work, and coaching * Strong guidance on differential diagnosis, disease prevention, risk reduction and lifestyle management * Broad team of interprofessional authors and editors * Special focus on elder/geriatric primary care and palliative care * Evidence-based practice guidelines * Stronger focus on age, gender, and occupational considerationsFocus on age, gender, and occupational considerations * Case Studies in PPT format available to faculty adopting the text