Primary Care, Second Edition: An Interprofessional Perspective

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 wellness 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, treatment, and management of individuals with commonly seen conditions in primary care settings. Written and edited by APNs, MDs, PAs, PharmDs and other health professionals, it emphasizes guidance on differential diagnosis, interprofessional primary care, lifestyle management, health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention. The text features 'relationship-centered care, extensive coverage of age, gender, and occupational considerations; complementary approaches; nutritional 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, wellness coaching, treatment 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 health care topics

New to the Second Edition:

• Increased focus on interprofessional primary care, including community care, team work, and wellness 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

Joanne K. Singleton, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FNAP, FNYAM, has practiced an interprofessional model throughout her career as both a nurse and family nurse practitioner, as well as in her role as educator. Presently, she is professor and chair of the Department of Graduate Studies in the College of Health Professions, and program director and researcher (FNP-DNP), Lienhard School of Nursing, Pace University. Dr. Singleton has maintained a practice as a voluntary provider and associate professor at SUNY Downstate School of Medicine, Department of Family Practice for almost 20 years.

Robert V. DiGregorio, PharmD, BCACP, is professor of pharmacy, Long Island University (Brooklyn), and senior director, Pharmacotherapy Services, and chief, Pharmacotherapy Section, Department of Internal Medicine, Brooklyn Hospital Center, in addition to being Director of Research, Pharmacotherapy Research and Consulting Services, Ltd., Hillside Manor, NY.

Carol Green-Hernandez, PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC, FNS, has worked as a nurse practitioner since 1973. She is an experienced author, educator, primary care program founder, public speaker, and workshop presenter. Currently, Dr. Green-Hernandez works in full-time primary care practice in a Veterans Administration Rural Clinic, which serves both veterans and National Guard personnel.

Stephen Paul Holzemer, PhD, RN, has worked and taught in the field of community health nursing for over 30 years. He currently is serving as associate dean and associate professor at Adelphi University in Garden City, NY.

Eve S. Faber, MD, has served as an assistant professor since November 1999 at SUNY Downstate Brooklyn, New York.