Author Description
Designed for quick and easy reference, this pocket guide gives primary care physicians the fundamental tools for managing common emergencies, including cardiovascular, obstetric, poisoning, and other emergencies. The authors cover such basics as differential diagnosis, treatment, and indications for hospital referral in a convenient and accessible format.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This handbook addresses the critical need for primary care physicians to access rapid, accurate clinical guidance when managing acute medical emergencies in a general practice setting. Authors Joanna Watts and Norman Lawrence leverage their clinical expertise to provide a structured framework for differential diagnosis, immediate stabilization, and the determination of appropriate hospital referral criteria. The text serves as a practical decision-support tool designed to minimize diagnostic uncertainty during high-pressure clinical encounters.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Protocols for cardiovascular and obstetric emergencies
- Guidelines for the management of acute poisoning cases
- Standardized differential diagnosis checklists
- Criteria for hospital admission and specialist referral
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive pharmacological data or long-term patient management plans
- Does not cover specialized surgical interventions beyond initial stabilization
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals frequently cite this text as a reliable, high-utility resource for the fast-paced environment of primary care. Experts highlight the book's success in distilling complex emergency protocols into an accessible format suitable for quick consultation.
Page Count:
608
Publication Date:
1989-09-28
ISBN-10:
0192615475
ISBN-13:
9780192615473
Clinical Handbook
Medical
General Practice
Reference
Emergency medicine