Primary Care

A complete, evidence-based guide to evaluating and managing gastrointestinal disorders in primary care—written for Nurse Practitioners by a Nurse Practitioner. Gut Health for Nurse Practitioners provides a practical, clinically grounded approach to the most common gastrointestinal (GI) complaints encountered in everyday practice. From IBS and GERD to SIBO, IBD, and food sensitivities, this comprehensive guide bridges the gap between medical science and holistic patient care. Designed for quick reference and clinical confidence, this book equips nurse practitioners with the tools to assess...

For many, drug interactions are one of the most frustrating challenges in family medicine, geriatrics, and ambulatory care practice. Even if one is up to speed on what drugs interact with one another, it is often unknown how to manage that specific interaction. Throughout the book, I share some of my management tips and pearls to help you feel more comfortable with managing drug interactions. This book is a perfect piece of education for pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, and nurses who are looking to pick up clinical, real-world practice pearls.

We all know that our current healthcare system is broken, especially for primary care doctors and their patients. Primary care physicians have to see more and more patients in less and less time in order to keep up with declining reimbursement from insurance companies. This leads to rushed office visits, missed opportunities for genuine connections between doctors and their patients, frustrated patients, and burned out doctors. But it doesn't have to be this way. Direct primary care offers a real opportunity at a fulfilling practice of medicine. It’s a golden opportunity to restructure ...

Authored by experts and authorities in the field and professionally narrated by a medical doctor for accuracy, this crash course is a valuable tool both during school and when preparing for the USMLE, or if you're simply interested in family medicine.

They said it couldn't be done. It wouldn't be possible to fix our broken healthcare system. It wouldn't be possible to fix a healthcare system that undervalues primary care and human relationships. But here we are, a courageous group of primary care doctors, tirelessly working to create value for our patients in communities across the country. This is the story of the Direct Primary Care movement, and how it could revolutionize not only primary care, but the entire healthcare system. The book begins by describing the current crisis in primary care and goes on to define the scope of Direct ...

This is a book full of clinical pearls, case studies, and medication mistakes that every healthcare professional involved in medical management should know. If you’re passionate about learning more about polypharmacy, drug interactions, medication therapy management, and common medication mistakes, then this book will be a valuable resource.

Being a family doctor isn’t easy. Why? Because you’re either an employed physician or a doctor trying to survive on your own. Both are making doctors quit their profession every day. You have heard about direct primary care as an option, but you have been bombarded with misleading advertising, confusing recommendations, and bad information from those who fear taking the leap.

A Foundation for The Ophthalmic Physician: Labs & Imaging for Primary Eye Care is more than a guide — it is a call for a new specialty in medicine. It also lays the framework for a groundbreaking general medicine residency for Doctors of Optometry redefining primary eye care. Optometry and ophthalmology have drifted. On one side, optometry has become fragmented and commoditized; on the other, ophthalmology has become increasingly surgical and subspecialized. What’s been lost is the integrated physician of the eye and visual system — one prepared to competently bridge ocular health ...

At a time when many Americans may be seeking alternatives to current health care choices, Dr. Knope offers an option that allows patients to directly contract with healthcare providers for individualized care. Using first-hand accounts and plenty of examples of how concierge medicine works, Knope offers a plan for patients looking to make a change to a medical system that is negotiated between doctor and patient, rather than through insurance and pharmaceutical companies.

Prepare to excel in your certification exams and advance your career with "Adult-Gero Primary Care and Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Review." This comprehensive guide is tailored to ensure nurse practitioners are thoroughly equipped with the knowledge needed to pass their exams and excel in their practice. Dive deep into critical aspects of adult-gerontology and family nursing through structured and focused content: Chapter 1: Core Competencies in Adult-Gero Primary Care - Master comprehensive assessment techniques, integrate evidence-based practice effectively, and navigate ...

Clinical pharmacology is often one of the most challenging topics for healthcare professionals. This is a compilation of my favorite case scenarios, drug interactions, and clinical pearls from my practice as a clinical pharmacist. This book is a perfect piece of education for pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, and nurses who are looking to pick up real-life clinical practice pearls about medication management. It is ideal for the new professional or student trying to gain more confidence when it comes to medication management.

You’ve seen them in your clinic: the second grader who never stops moving, the middle schooler labeled as “unmotivated,” or the adult who always feels disorganized no matter how hard they try. Sometimes they show up with a diagnosis. Sometimes they’ve been overlooked for years. Either way, you’re the one they turn to when the noise of everyday life becomes too much. And you wonder—Am I doing this right? Am I missing something? As a nurse practitioner, you’re often the first to spot the signs. Parents come to you before they see a specialist. Teachers flag concerns and ask you ...

Perfect your clinical documentation skills with "SOAP Note Examples & Documentation Tips: For Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care." This essential guide is crafted to enhance the precision and effectiveness of your SOAP notes, ensuring comprehensive, clear, and legally sound medical documentation. This book meticulously covers every aspect of SOAP note documentation across eight informative chapters: Chapter 1: The Art and Science of SOAP Notes - Dive deep into the structure of SOAP notes, focusing on crafting clear and effective components for each section: Subjective, Objective, ...

Five years ago, my practice partner Dr. Amy Cianciolo and I started down the magical road of direct primary care (DPC), leading away from a frustrating and inadequate healthcare system. This model of care was the closest thing to achieving the healthcare quadruple aim of lowering costs, improving health, and increasing both patient and physician satisfaction.

Out of the crucible of medical training, award-winning writer Terrence Holt shapes this stunning account of residency, the years-long ordeal in which doctors are made. "Amid all the mess and squalor of the hospital, with its blind random unraveling of lives", Internal Medicine finds the compassion from which doctors discover the strength to care.

Learn to master high-yield concepts in ophthalmic medicine and neurology with Dr. Martinelli’s Vision & Neurology Casebook: Real-World Insights for Primary Eye Care & Family Medicine. This indispensable guide helps bridge the gaps between primary eye care, general medicine, and neurology, offering a treasure trove of real-world case studies that enhance clinical thinking and patient care. Understanding the intricate connections between ophthalmic and general medicine is crucial. Dr. Martinelli, a dual-trained optometrist and medical doctor, brings decades of experience to this ...

This book is about churn or patient turnover. This is for those DPC doctors, not only those in mature practices, but also for those newbies who are just starting out. Everyone needs to worry about losing patients. It’s not only a blow to your ego when people are going out the door seemingly as fast as they are coming in but also a blow to your bottom line. And it could put you out of business.

Conquer the ANCC AGPCNP Exam: Your Guide to the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP Board Certification is a focused and practical resource for nurse practitioners preparing for the certification exam. This concise overview is designed to complement more comprehensive textbooks and review courses, not replace them. Rather than attempting to cover every detail, it helps readers zero in on the essential clinical principles and high-yield topics most relevant to adult-gerontology primary care. Chapters cover a wide range of foundational subjects, including health promotion, chronic disease ...

Conquer the AANPCB AGNP Exam: Your Guide to the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification is a concise, high-yield review tailored for those preparing to become certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners. This guide is designed as a focused companion to more comprehensive study materials, helping readers zero in on essential principles, reinforce clinical reasoning, and identify areas requiring further review. Spanning core topics in adult and older adult health—from preventive care and chronic disease management to pharmacologic safety and ...

Conquer the ANCC FNP Exam: Your Guide to the Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certification is a concise, high-yield study guide designed to help you focus on the most essential content areas covered in the ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner exam. Rather than attempting to cover every possible exam detail, this book helps you zero in on foundational clinical principles, real-world practice scenarios, and core nursing competencies. Each chapter is structured in short, digestible paragraphs and written with clarity to support auditory learners and those preparing for both print and audio formats. ...