This ninth edition of the Textbook of Family Medicine, edited by Drs. Robert E. Rakel and David P. Rakel, remains your 1 choice for complete guidance on the principles of family medicine, primary care in the community, and all aspects of clinical practice. Ideal for both residents and practicing physicians, this medical reference book includes evidence-based, practical information to optimize patient care and prepare you for the ABFM exam. A clean, quick-reference layout makes it easy for you to put information to work immediately in your practice.

NEW TO THIS EDITION:
- Quickly access content with an efficient new layout that includes more than 1,000 tables and full-color illustrations treatment boxes for a concise overview of how to treat various conditions Grade A SORT recommendations and key points highlighting the major takeaways of each chapter.
- Take advantage of an enhanced focus on team-based care as the role of primary care providers evolves, and stay up to date on the most current practice guidelines with evidence-based information throughout.
- View 30 immersive procedural videos online from Procedures Consult, including chest tube placement, knee injection, vasectomy, vaginal tear repair, skin biopsy, colposcopy, IUD insertion, and more.
- Remain at the forefront of the field with coverage on self-care, the emergence of tobacco alternatives such as e-cigarettes, and the changing picture of cancer in America.
- Online version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, references, and videos from the book on a variety of devices.

KEY FEATURES:
- Gain a new understanding of the patient-centered medical home and how to achieve this status in outpatient clinics.
- Make the most effective care decisions with help from "Evidence vs. Harm" icons that guide you through key treatments of common medical conditions.
- Take advantage of today""s most useful online resources with a convenient list of outstanding clinical websites.
- Quickly spot "Best Evidence Recommendations" with special boxes located throughout the text, and glean helpful tips on diagnosis and therapy from "Key Points" boxes found on every page.

CONTENTS:
Part One: Principles of Family Medicine
The Family Physician
The Patient-Centered Medical Home
Psychosocial Influences on Health
Care of the Elderly Patient
Care of the Dying Patient
Care of the Self
Preventive Health Care
Behavioral Change and Patient Empowerment
Interpreting the Medical Literature: Applying Evidence-Based Medicine in Practice Information Technology
Clinical Problem Solving
Integrative Medicine
Establishing Rapport
Interpreting Laboratory Tests
Part Two: Practice of Family Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Pulmonary Medicine
Ophthalmology
Otorhinolaryngology
Allergy
Obstetrics
Care of the Newborn
Growth and Development
Behavioral Problems in Children and Adolescents
Child Abuse
Gynecology
Contraception
Cardiovascular Disease
Common Office Procedures
Sports Medicine
Common Issues in Orthopedics
Back and Neck Pain
Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Problems
Dermatology
Diabetes Mellitus
Endocrinology
Obesity
Nutrition and Family Medicine
Gastroenterology
Hematology
Urinary Tract Disorders
Neurology
Human Sexuality
Clinical Genomics
Crisis Intervention, Trauma, and Disasters
Difficult Encounters: Patients with Personality Disorders
Anxiety and Depression
Delirium and Dementia
Alcohol Use Disorders
Nicotine Addiction
Substance Use Disorders