The Practice of Preventive Health Care
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Author Description
Screening, Case Finding, And Prevention / Lawrence J. Schniderman -- Health Hazard Appraisal / Charles M. Ross -- Genetic Counseling / William L. Nyhan -- Immunization / Elizabeth Barrett-connor -- Prevention Of Sports Injuries / Allan J. Ryan -- Environmental And Occupational Hazards / Barry S. Levy / David H Wegman -- Anticipating Psychiatric Crises / David S Janowsky / Igor Grant -- Prevention In Dentistry / Max H. Schoen -- Prevention Of Cardiovascular Disease / Joseph Stokes, Iii / Victor Froelicher, Jr. / Phyllis Brown -- Smoking And Disease / William A. Norcross -- Nutrition In Prevention / Vicky Newman -- The Role Of Associated Health Professionals And Community Resources / Leona M. Mcgann / Barbaraterry Kurtz -- Health Promotion In Primary Care For Children / Martin T. Stein -- Preventive Health Care In The Adult / Lawrence J Schneiderman. Edited By Lawrence J. Schneiderman. Includes Bibliographies And Index.
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the clinical and community-based methodologies required to implement effective preventive health care across diverse patient populations. Edited by Lawrence J. Schneiderman, the work compiles contributions from various medical specialists to establish a comprehensive framework for disease prevention. It argues that primary care must shift from reactive treatment to proactive risk management through screening, immunization, and environmental intervention.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Clinical screening and case-finding protocols for early disease detection.
- Specialized chapters on genetic counseling, immunization, and nutritional guidance.
- Analysis of environmental and occupational health hazards.
- Strategies for cardiovascular disease prevention and smoking cessation.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals and students frequently utilize this text as a foundational reference for understanding the breadth of preventive medicine. Experts highlight the structured, multi-disciplinary approach as a standard resource for primary care practitioners.
Page Count:
363
Publication Date:
1981-01-01
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
ISBN-10:
0201071835
ISBN-13:
9780201071832
Health Care
Medicine
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