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Book Detail
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Adult Telephone Protocols:
Office Version
Thompson, David A.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9781581103373 Category: Family Practice Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics Imprint: American Academy of Pediatrics Affiliation: Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago, IL Audience: Professional and scholarly Dimensions: 11.0 x 1.4 x 8.5 in
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Synopsis:
Essential triage solutions for everyprimary care practice... Adult Telephone Protocols Office Version -- 3rd Edition Authored by David A. Thompson, MD, FACEP This powerful decision-support tool helps busy family practice and internal medicine offices handle a wide array of adult phone inquiries. It guides triagers through each call with the same step-by-step checklist organization and ease-of-use features as its companion resource, Pediatric Telephone Protocols. More than 100 proven protocols cover 95% of the most common adult complaints. Look here for triage guidelines ranging from everyday problems such as back pain, insect bites, and sunburn to more serious conditions such as breathing difficulty, seizures, and wound infections. Time-saving, care-enhancing features include * Highlighted triage assessment questions * Practical home care instructions * Call prioritization guide "Red flag" checklist for office support staff * Over-the-counter medication advice * Office resources checklist * Reproducible triage log sheets ...and more! NEW in the 3rd Edition... * Nearly all protocols substantially revised and updated * New look and feel -- reformatted cover-to-cover for easier protocol review, more efficient triage decision-making * All-new protocols include Arm Pain Hand and Wrist Pain Leg Pain Weakness (Generalized) and Fatigue * Updated over-the-counter medication dosage recommendations * Updated resource listings for further information
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