<p>Pfenninger and Fowler's Procedures for Primary Care,&nbsp;3rd Edition is a comprehensive, "how-to" resource offering step-by-step strategies for nearly every medical procedure that can be performed in an office, hospital, or emergency care facility by primary care clinicians.&nbsp;Designed for everyday practice, the outline format allows speedy reference while the detailed text and clear illustrations guide you through each procedure. The new edition of this best-selling book features full-color illustrations and easy access to the complete contents and illustrations, patient forms, and more online at www.expertconsult.com.</p><b></b><br><br><ul> <li>Understand how to proceed, step by step, thanks to detailed text and illustrations. </li> <p> <li>Locate critical information at a glance with numerous boxes and tables.</li> <p></p> <p> <li>Use the book for years with minimal wear and tear thanks to its sturdy cover.</li> <p></p> <p> <li>Patient education handouts to educate, save time, and reduce liability</li> <p></p> <p> <li>Coding guidelines included</li> <p></p></ul><br><br><ul><br><li>This best selling text now includes full-color photos and new sections on Aesthetic and Hospitalist Procedures in addition to an update of all the previous procedures discussed in prior editions!</li><br><li>Access the complete contents and illustrations online, download patient education handouts and consent forms, view lists of device manufacturers, and more at www.expertconsult.com.</li><br><li>Offer your patients a variety of cosmetic procedures using lasers and pulsed-light devices (including individual chapters on procedures for hair removal, photorejuvenation,&nbsp;skin tightening and skin resurfacing, and tattoo removal), and botulinum toxin, as well as new coverage of cosmeceutical skin care, tissue fillers, and photodynamic therapy.</li><br><li>Master new procedures such as maggot treatment for chronic ulcers, endovenous vein closure, stress echo, insertion of the contraceptive capsule (Implanon) and tubal implant (Essure), musculoskeletal ultrasound, no-needle/no-scalpel vasectomy, procedures to treat acute headaches, and more.</li><br><li>Don't worry! All the more basic office procedures are still included...with improved and updated discussions!</li></ul><br><br><p>Pfenninger and Fowler provide the latest and most comprehensive information on medical procedures that allow primary care physicians to more effectively treat their patients.</p>