Clinician's Handbook of Preventive Services: Put Prevention Into PracticeDIANE Publishing, 1995 - 342 pages A practical & comprehensive reference on clinical preventive services -- screening tests for the early detection of disease, immunizations, prophylaxis & counseling. Consice discussions & strategies for brief, targeted preventive interventive actions in 60 short chapters. Excellent for the practicing clinician & a useful text for health professions students of all disciplines. Tables. Index. |
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... care of asymptomatic persons by a major U.S. authority : Federal health agency ( e.g. , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , National Institutes of Health ) , non- Federal expert panel ( e.g. , U.S. Preventive Services Task ...
... care of asymptomatic persons by a major U.S. authority : Federal health agency ( e.g. , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , National Institutes of Health ) , non- Federal expert panel ( e.g. , U.S. Preventive Services Task ...
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... Preventive Services Task Force ( USPSTF ) , a body of preventive care experts convened by the U.S. Public Health Service , has developed a system for rating the quality of scientific evidence used in its deliberations . The USPSTF ...
... Preventive Services Task Force ( USPSTF ) , a body of preventive care experts convened by the U.S. Public Health Service , has developed a system for rating the quality of scientific evidence used in its deliberations . The USPSTF ...
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... Preventive Services Task Force . Task Force Ratings . Guide to Clinical Preventive Services . Baltimore , Md : Williams & Wilkins ; 1989 : 388 . Although the recommendations of major authorities are cited in this book , it has not been ...
... Preventive Services Task Force . Task Force Ratings . Guide to Clinical Preventive Services . Baltimore , Md : Williams & Wilkins ; 1989 : 388 . Although the recommendations of major authorities are cited in this book , it has not been ...
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... Preventive Services Task Force summarized the issues of sensitivity and specificity as follows : Sensitivity refers to the proportion of persons with a condition who correctly test positive when screened . A test with poor sensitivity ...
... Preventive Services Task Force summarized the issues of sensitivity and specificity as follows : Sensitivity refers to the proportion of persons with a condition who correctly test positive when screened . A test with poor sensitivity ...
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... Preventive Services Task Force . Guide to Clinical Preventive Services . Baltimore , MD : Williams & Wilkins ; 1989 : xxxii . Immunization 1. Persons administering immunizations should take the necessary precautions. xxxvi Clinician's ...
... Preventive Services Task Force . Guide to Clinical Preventive Services . Baltimore , MD : Williams & Wilkins ; 1989 : xxxii . Immunization 1. Persons administering immunizations should take the necessary precautions. xxxvi Clinician's ...
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Page 303 - ... serving) Fats, Oils, and Sweets LIMIT CALORIES FROM THESE especially if you need to lose weight The amount you eat may be more than one serving. For example, a dinner portion of spaghetti would count as two or three servings of pasta. How many servings do you need each day? Calorie level...
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Page 278 - Yes, during the last year 10. Has a relative or friend or a doctor or other health worker been concerned about your drinking or suggested you cut down? (0) No (2) Yes, but not in the last year (4) Yes, during the last year 1 In determining the response categories it has been assumed that one drink contains 10 g alcohol.
Page 300 - You are at high nutritional risk. Bring this Checklist the next time you see your doctor, dietitian or other qualified health or social service professional. Talk with them about any problems you may have. Ask for help to improve your nutritional health.
Page 302 - Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, & Nuts Group 2-3 Servings Vegetable Group 3-5 Servings...