Primary Care, 6th Edition, online case studies, and Davis Edge work
together to create an interactive learning experience that prepares
students for their roles as Advanced Practice Nurses in the primary care
setting. An access code inside new printed texts unlocks Davis Edge,
the online case studies, and an ebook.
LEARN--The Text
Written by nurse practitioners for nurse practitioners in
collaboration with a physician, this popular text explores the
theoretical foundations of everything Primary Care. Its comprehensive
and easy-to-follow presentation examines the diagnosis and treatment of
diseases and disorders of every body system across the life span.
APPLY--Case Studies
Online case studies use real-world scenarios to develop clinical
decision-making skills as students learn how to properly diagnose and
treat patients.
ASSESS--Davis Edge
This interactive, online Q&A review platform provides the practice
needed to master course content and prepare for exams. Over 1,000
board-style questions test students' knowledge and retention of what
they are learning.
Actionable analytics enable instructors to assess their students'
mastery of the content and their critical-thinking and decision-making
skills to easily identify the areas in which they are struggling and
intervene quickly in class and on assignments to ensure that they
succeed.
Text
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Expanded, Revised & Updated! Significantly increased and updated
content throughout, especially in the sections detailing Ear, Nose,
and Throat Problems; Musculoskeletal Problems, and Psychosocial
Problems.
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New Section! Care of Vulnerable Populations in Unit 3*,*
featuring four new chapters that focus on populations that require
special attention and consideration
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New Features! Geriatric Considerations and Pediatric/Adolescent
Considerations in applicable Unit 2 chapters
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New! Online case studies with critical thinking questions
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Coverage of the broadest range of human disease and disorders using a
systems-based approach that presents both Common Complaints and Common
Problems to help students narrow down the possible differentials to
the most likely diagnosis
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Coverage of pathophysiology and diagnostic reasoning as well as
up-to-date guidance on laboratory and diagnostic tests
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Emphasis on evidence-based practice with information on evidence
levels and more references to primary studies
Davis Edge
- Enhanced! Interface that makes navigation even easier and offers
instructors more flexibility and control options
- Thousands of questions aligned to Primary Care with page references
- Comprehensive rationales for both correct and incorrect responses
- Personalized dashboards that track students' progress across their
assignments and highlight where they need to focus their study time
