Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine: A Guide to the Comprehensive Care of Hospitalized Patients, Second Edition

Hospital medicine is a rapidly growing field of medicine that focuses on the care of hospitalized patients. Hospitalists are physicians who are trained in internal medicine, pediatrics, or family medicine and who are dedicated to the care of patients in the hospital setting. The second edition of Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine provides a comprehensive overview of the field of hospital medicine, from the basics of patient management to the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment.

What's New in the Second Edition?

The second edition of Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine has been extensively revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in the field. New chapters have been added on topics such as:

Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine, Second Edition

by John J. Ross

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• The care of patients with complex medical conditions
• The use of technology in hospital medicine
• The role of hospitalists in patient safety and quality improvement

The second edition also includes new sections on topics such as:

• Palliative care
• End-of-life care
• The care of patients with mental illness

Who Should Read This Book?

Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine is a valuable resource for all physicians who care for hospitalized patients. This includes hospitalists, internists, pediatricians, family physicians, and emergency medicine physicians. The book is also a useful resource for nurses, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals who work in the hospital setting.

About the Authors

The second edition of Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine is edited by Robert M. Wachter, MD, FACP, and Michael F. Murphy, MD, FACP. Dr. Wachter is a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and the chief of the Division of Hospital Medicine. Dr. Murphy is a professor of medicine at the University of California, Davis, and the chief of the Division of Hospital Medicine.

Praise for the Second Edition

"Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine is the definitive textbook on the care of hospitalized patients. This second edition has been extensively revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in the field. It is a must-read for all physicians who care for hospitalized patients." —Joseph S. Alpert, MD, FACP, President, American College of Physicians

"Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine is a valuable resource for all healthcare professionals who work in the hospital setting. It is a comprehensive overview of the field of hospital medicine, from the basics of patient management to the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment." —Barbara A. Sands, RN, MSN, President, American Nurses Association

Table of Contents

1. to Hospital Medicine
2. The Hospitalist Model of Care
3. The Hospital Environment
4. Patient Assessment and Diagnosis
5. Patient Management
6. The Care of Patients with Complex Medical Conditions
7. The Use of Technology in Hospital Medicine
8. The Role of Hospitalists in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
9. Palliative Care
10. End-of-Life Care
11. The Care of Patients with Mental Illness

Index

The second edition of Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine includes a comprehensive index that makes it easy to find the information you need.

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Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine, Second Edition is available now from all major booksellers. Free Download your copy today and get the latest information on the care of hospitalized patients.

Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine, Second Edition

by John J. Ross

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	439082 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	6804 pages

FREE