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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... evaluate the scientific basis for individual recommendations . Similarly , the citation of a group's recommendations does not imply that the group has endorsed the Clinician's Handbook or its contents . A complete listing of authorities ...
... evaluate the scientific basis for individual recommendations . Similarly , the citation of a group's recommendations does not imply that the group has endorsed the Clinician's Handbook or its contents . A complete listing of authorities ...
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... evaluating and selecting screening tests . The U.S. 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 ...
... evaluating and selecting screening tests . The U.S. 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 ...
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... Evaluation of the capillary microhematocrit as a screening test for anemia in pediatric office practice . Pediatrics . 1986 ; 78 : 206-209 . 2. Blood Pressure Hypertension in children is defined as persistent Clinician's Handbook of ...
... Evaluation of the capillary microhematocrit as a screening test for anemia in pediatric office practice . Pediatrics . 1986 ; 78 : 206-209 . 2. Blood Pressure Hypertension in children is defined as persistent Clinician's Handbook of ...
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... Evaluation , and Treatment of High Blood Pressure . The Fifth Report of the Joint National Committee on the Detection , Evaluation , and Treatment of High Blood Pressure . Bethesda , Md : National Institutes of Health ; 1993. US Dept of ...
... Evaluation , and Treatment of High Blood Pressure . The Fifth Report of the Joint National Committee on the Detection , Evaluation , and Treatment of High Blood Pressure . Bethesda , Md : National Institutes of Health ; 1993. US Dept of ...
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... evaluation . Consider nonpharmacological treatment and possibly drug therapy < 90 % < 90 % Continuing health care ≥90- < 95 % Determine if high BP for age can be explained by height and / or weight Institute weight control ; monitor BP ...
... evaluation . Consider nonpharmacological treatment and possibly drug therapy < 90 % < 90 % Continuing health care ≥90- < 95 % Determine if high BP for age can be explained by height and / or weight Institute weight control ; monitor BP ...
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Page 309 - Report of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on detection, evaluation, and treatment of high blood cholesterol in adults (Adult Treatment Panel II).
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Page 178 - Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day (as indicated by either subjective account or observation made by others...
Page 173 - Folstein MF, Folstein SE, McHugh PR: "Mini-Mental State": a practical method for grading the cognitive state of patients for the clinician. J Psychiatr Res 1975; 12:189-198 17.
Page 304 - Iron 4% Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs: Calories: 2,000 2,500 Total Fat Less than 65g...
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...
Page 16 - National Cholesterol Education Program. Report of the Expert Panel on Blood Cholesterol Levels in Children and Adolescents.
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...