Selection and Interpretation of Diagnostic Tests Diagnostic tests are often essential to patient care. Although the history and physical examination remain the foundation of a clinical database and sometimes suffice,…
The Domain of Primary Care This chapter explores the domain and scope of primary care, beginning with an examination of the evolving definitions of primary care medicine and ending with…
Sarcoidosis Linda S. Efferen MD, FACP, FCCP Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disorder of unknown etiology that is characterized pathologically by the presence of nonnecrotizing granulomatous lesions. It generally affects young,…
Pulmonary Thromboembolic Disease Raffi Calikyan MD Venous thromboembolic disease encompasses two closely linked conditions: deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). DVT and PE are significant causes of morbidity…
Occupational Lung Disease Pamela Sass MD Primary care providers are in a key position to prevent, identify, and treat occupational illness. First, providers can identify persons at risk of occupational…
Infections Aymarah M. Robles MD Linda S. Efferen MD, FACP, FCCP LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS Aymarah M. Robles MD Bacterial and viral lower respiratory tract infections are categorized into four…
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Albert Heurich MD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) encompasses a number of disorders with the common feature of progressive and irreversible chronic airflow limitation. The two…
Carcinoma of the Lung Spiro Demetis MD, FCCP Carcinoma arising from cellular elements of the tracheobronchial tree or lung parenchyma accounts for significant morbidity and mortality. The case fatality rate…
Uterine Bleeding And Menstruation Disorders Jane Gannon MS, CNM The predictable pattern of the menstrual cycle is easily altered by a breakdown in diverse feedback mechanisms. Activities of daily living…
