Instructions for Patients

An expanded version of the previous five editions, this book provides easy-to-comprehend, basic instructions for patients to read and study away from the physician's office. About 25 new topics have been added including the latest food pyramid guidelines. A CD-ROM is also included.

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This patient teaching tool improves compliance, speeds recovery and increases understanding. Hundreds of fact sheets on topics from abdominal pain to zinc deficiency helps patients understand what their illness is, what impact it will have on their regular routine, and when to call the doctor. Readers can simply tear out the appropriate pages, photocopy, and give them to patients when discussing follow-up care. Features: * CD-ROM now included in the back of the book allows personalisation. * Extra space on each sheet enables readers to tailor instructions to patients' special needs. * NEW TOPICS - 21 NEW TOPICS HAVE BEEN ADDED INCLUDING Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Domestic Violence, Dysthmia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Substance Abuse and Addition ...and more, giving readers easy access to care instructions for more than 600 complaints. * UPDATED AND REVISED DIET SECTION - includes the latest food pyramid guidelines, daily values nutrition data, and changes in specific diet regimens - so readers can help patients maintain their well-being, improve their health, or prevent complications from an illness.
* All existing guidelines have been update to include new methods and new medications.