Fundamentals of family medicine

This edition outlines the contemporary approach to common issues in family practice, illustrating how family physicians deliver high-quality, comprehensive care based on current evidence and established clinical methods. It features clinical scenarios involving the multigenerational Nelson family, who present various health concerns, allowing for an exploration of evolving family dynamics. Each scenario is accompanied by discussion questions that prompt consideration of both biomedical and psychosocial aspects of issues such as headaches, obstructive airway disease, diabetes, athletic injuries, domestic violence, end-of-life care, and the physician's role in responding to terrorist events. The book serves as a reference for diseases commonly encountered by family physicians and as a textbook for medical students during family medicine clerkships. It aims to equip health professionals with the latest information to enhance patient care and offers students insights into clinical issues from the perspective of family physicians. This edition is best used alongside another key text in the field.