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<p>This ninth edition of the <b><i>Textbook of Family Medicine</b></i>, edited by Drs. Robert E. Rakel and David P. Rakel, remains your #1 choice for complete guidance on the <b>principles of family medicine, primary care in the community, </b>and<b> all aspects of clinical practice</b>. Ideal for both residents and practicing physicians, this medical reference book includes evidence-based, practical information to <b>optimize patient care and prepare you for the ABFM exam</b>. A clean, quick-reference layout makes it easy for you to put information to work immediately in your practice.</p><ul> <ul> <ul><b></ul></ul> <li>Gain a new understanding</b> of the patient-centered medical home and how to achieve this status in outpatient clinics. </li> <li><b>Make the most effective care decisions</b> with help from "Evidence vs. Harm" icons that guide you through key treatments of common medical conditions.</li> <li><b>Take advantage of today's most useful online resources</b> with a convenient list of outstanding clinical websites. <b></b></li> <li><b>Quickly spot "Best Evidence Recommendations"</b> with special boxes located throughout the text, and <b>glean helpful tips on diagnosis and therapy</b> from "Key Points" boxes found on every page.</li></ul><ul> <ul><b></ul> <li>Quickly access content</b> with an efficient new layout that includes more than 1,000 tables and full-color illustrations; <b>treatment boxes</b> for a concise overview of how to treat various conditions; <b>Grade A SORT recommendations</b>; and <b>key points</b> highlighting the major takeaways of each chapter.</li> <li><b>Take advantage of an enhanced focus</b> <b>on team-based care</b> as the role of primary care providers evolves, and <b>stay up to date on the most current practice guidelines</b> with evidence-based information throughout.</li> <li><b>View 30 immersive procedural videos online from Procedures Consult, </b>including chest tube placement, knee injection, vasectomy, vaginal tear repa