Author Description
This book is an up-to-date and authoritative guide to the scientific basis for many aspects of personal health maintenance. Disease Prevention and Health Promotion contains contributions from distinguished experts in public health, epidemiology and clinical medicine. Among the issues discussed are the importance of personal health maintenance from the perspective of the federal government; the importance of patient involvement in a health oriented medical service; and problems a clinician may encounter when using screening tests,. This book also offers advice concerning the physician's own personal health.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This handbook investigates the scientific foundations and clinical implementation of personal health maintenance and disease prevention strategies within a medical practice. The author, J. Holbrook, compiles contributions from distinguished experts in epidemiology, public health, and clinical medicine to establish a framework for integrating preventive care into daily patient interactions. The text argues that effective health promotion requires a shift toward patient-centered models and a rigorous understanding of screening protocols.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Federal perspectives on personal health maintenance
- Methodologies for increasing patient involvement in medical services
- Clinical challenges associated with screening test application
- Guidelines for physician self-care and personal health management
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive clinical diagnostic criteria for specific acute illnesses
- Does not cover global public health policy beyond the scope of individual physician-patient interactions
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as a practical resource for clinicians seeking to incorporate preventive medicine into their standard practice. Readers frequently note the balance between high-level public health theory and the specific, actionable advice provided for individual patient care.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
1985-01-01
ISBN-10:
0030062675
ISBN-13:
9780030062674
Medical
Public Health
Health Promotion