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Can anyone recommend a good reference book to have in clinic for family medicine/primary care? I really need something good. Something that can give you good quick clinical guidance when needed?

I do have Epocrates, but just like to have my hands physically on things sometimes

Thank you

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Specializes in New Critical care NP, Critical care, Med-surg, LTC.

I found the Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment books to be very well written and helpful. I was in an acute care program, but I believe there is either a primary care edition, or the acute care is laid out very well. 

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Specializes in Family Medicine, Medical Intensive Care.

Ferri's Clinical Advisor may be what you're looking for.

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Pocket medicine (Massachusetts general hospital) primary care, is what you are looking fo

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Specializes in Psychiatry.
2 hours ago, Numenor said:

Pocket medicine (Massachusetts general hospital) primary care, is what you are looking fo

This is the correct answer. It's a small little ring or spiral bound book that basically has a quick reference for every common primary care problem with name, stats, exams and tests/labs that should be completed, referrals sometimes needed, and treatment algorithms. Covers everything from back pain to headaches to UTIs and ear infections, even including which antibiotics to choose and dosing/length of time. It's small enough to carry around too.

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On 8/22/2022 at 6:57 AM, JBMmom said:

I found the Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment books to be very well written and helpful. I was in an acute care program, but I believe there is either a primary care edition, or the acute care is laid out very well. 

Way too big for what the OP is suggesting. ( I have the same book)

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On 8/22/2022 at 11:57 AM, JBMmom said:

I found the Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment books to be very well written and helpful. I was in an acute care program, but I believe there is either a primary care edition, or the acute care is laid out very well. 

I will check this out. I really appreciate your feedback. Thank you! 

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On 8/23/2022 at 1:04 AM, staphylococci said:

Ferri's Clinical Advisor may be what you're looking for.

Wow! This looks like the type of book I am looking for. I like the organization. It kind of is similar to "Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment book"  Have you personally used it or do you currently use it now?

On 8/23/2022 at 2:07 PM, Numenor said:

Way too big for what the OP is suggesting. ( I have the same book)

Good day! Oh do you think its to big in size? Does it help you alot in day to day clinic ? 

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On 8/23/2022 at 9:03 AM, MentalKlarity said:

This is the correct answer. It's a small little ring or spiral bound book that basically has a quick reference for every common primary care problem with name, stats, exams and tests/labs that should be completed, referrals sometimes needed, and treatment algorithms. Covers everything from back pain to headaches to UTIs and ear infections, even including which antibiotics to choose and dosing/length of time. It's small enough to carry around too.

Thank you for your feedback. I do appreciate it. Good to have! Will look into it for sure. 

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On 8/23/2022 at 7:46 AM, Numenor said:

Pocket medicine (Massachusetts general hospital) primary care, is what you are looking fo

On 8/19/2022 at 11:26 AM, TheFuture09 said:

Can anyone recommend a good reference book to have in clinic for family medicine/primary care. I really need something good. Something that can give you good quick clinical guidance when needed?

I do have Epocrates, but just like to have my hands physically on things sometimes

Thank you

 

On 8/19/2022 at 11:26 AM, TheFuture09 said:

Can anyone recommend a good reference book to have in clinic for family medicine/primary care. I really need something good. Something that can give you good quick clinical guidance when needed?

I do have Epocrates, but just like to have my hands physically on things sometimes

Thank you

Can someone advise on which one if choosing for this as a bigger reference book for in office. I will still get the smaller ones mentioned. I know they are similar, but which is preferred by you if you choose to respond. 

1. FERRIS CLINICAL ADVISER

2. CURRENT MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

Thank you

Thanks for your feedback! I really appreciate it. 

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On 8/24/2022 at 3:53 PM, TheFuture09 said:

Thanks for your feedback! I really appreciate it. 

Those are two very different books. One is a literal 2000ish page tome which I guarantee you won't use.

GET pocket medicine, literally every resident/med student uses it

https://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Primary-Care-Notebook/dp/1496378652

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