Reference to Asthma: Rapid Reference Series - Softcover

Mark L. Levy; Linda Pearce; Ken Chapman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0723433607 ISBN 13: 9780723433606

Publisher: Mosby Ltd., 2004

Synopsis

Each title in the RAPID REFERENCE series provides the reader with authoritative and accessible information from a clinical expert in the field, to assist with treatment decisions. Each title includes standard core content (epidemiology, management, therapy) combined with the additional information―such as FAQs and patient organizations―needed by the primary care practitioners to provide effective patient care. The books also include drug listings, clinical trials, information on future developments, and web site listings, to keep the reader up to speed with new developments and to extend their knowledge of the disease area. Titles in the series focus on chronic conditions seen most often in the primary care setting. With patients becoming better informed about the nature and management of their conditions, RAPID REFERENCE is a timely new series that offers the primary care practitioners easy access to the best information for patient care and management.

• Expert information succinctly written for ease of use.
• Abundant use of bulleted lists and short tables, for quick access to comparative information.
• Presents evidence-based sources for practice where available, either through research or best-practice guidelines.
• Frequently Asked Questions chapter helps practitioners prepare for patient visits and provide better patient care.
• Drugs appendix lists available drugs, with contraindications and side effects.
• Useful addresses and websites appendix provide additional resources for both the physician and patient.

About this title

About the Author:

Mark Levy, Kenton Bridge Medical Centre, Kenton, Middlesex, UK; Linda Pearce, Respiratory Specialist Nurse, Dept Respiratory Medicine, West Suffolk Hospital, Suffolk, UK; and Ken Chapman, Director Asthma Centre and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Mark Levy, Kenton Bridge Medical Centre, Kenton, Middlesex UK

About this edition

• Publisher: Mosby Ltd.
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0723433607
• ISBN 13: 9780723433606
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128