Summaries of books about Chronic Illness Management:
Medical Coding ICD-10-CM
a QuickStudy Laminated Reference Guide
Shelley C Safian
The guide provides a comprehensive overview of the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), including its structure, conventions, and guidelines for proper coding in a healthcare setting. It serves as a quick reference for medical professionals to accurately record and report medical diagnoses and inpatient procedures.
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Patients I Will Never Forget
Sally Burbank
The book is a collection of heartwarming and humorous true stories from a physician's career, reflecting on the memorable patients who have profoundly impacted her life and practice. It offers insights into the human side of medicine, showcasing the deep connections and unexpected moments that occur between a doctor and her patients.
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The Chronic Cough Enigma
How to recognize Neurogenic and Reflux Related Cough
Jamie Koufman
The book explores the often-misunderstood causes of chronic cough, particularly focusing on how acid reflux and neurological issues can lead to persistent coughing. It provides insights into diagnosis and treatment options for patients who suffer from these types of coughs, aiming to help them find relief where traditional methods may have failed.
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Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology
Klaus Wolff|Richard C. Johnson|Arturo Saavedra|Ellen K. Roh
The book is a comprehensive visual guide to dermatology, featuring over 1,000 high-quality color photographs paired with concise, practical text on the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of skin diseases and disorders. It serves as a quick-reference tool for clinicians, with a focus on clinical points and easy accessibility to information for effective diagnosis and patient care.
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Back in Control
A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain, 2nd Edition
David Hanscom
The book provides a comprehensive approach to understanding the underlying causes of chronic pain and offers a series of non-surgical tools and techniques designed to help individuals overcome their pain. It emphasizes the importance of addressing psychological and emotional factors as part of a holistic treatment plan.
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Lab Values
Everything You Need to Know about Laboratory Medicine and its Importance in the Diagnosis of Diseases
M. Mastenbjörk|S. Meloni|Medical Creations
The book provides a comprehensive overview of laboratory medicine, detailing the significance of various lab values in diagnosing diseases. It serves as a guide for healthcare professionals and students to understand and interpret a wide range of laboratory tests and their implications for patient care.
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Thirty Days to Natural Blood Pressure Control
The “No Pressure” Solution
David DeRose MPH|Greg Steinke MPH|Trudie Li MSN FNP
The book provides a holistic approach to managing hypertension through lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments, and natural remedies. It offers a 30-day plan with practical strategies, including stress reduction techniques, exercise recommendations, and nutritional advice to help readers lower their blood pressure without relying solely on medication.
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The Clot Thickens
The enduring mystery of heart disease
Malcolm Kendrick
The book delves into the complexities of heart disease, challenging conventional wisdom and exploring a variety of factors beyond cholesterol that contribute to cardiovascular health. It presents an in-depth analysis of the history, science, and various hypotheses surrounding the causes and prevention of heart disease.
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The Great Pain Deception
Faulty Medical Advice Is Making Us Worse
Steven Ray Ozanich
The book challenges conventional medical approaches to chronic pain by advocating for the mind-body connection theory, particularly Dr. John Sarno's Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS) concept, which suggests that psychological factors are often the root cause of physical pain. It provides personal anecdotes, case studies, and critiques of common medical treatments, arguing for a psychological and holistic approach to healing chronic pain.
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Diagnosis
Solving the Most Baffling Medical Mysteries
Lisa Sanders
The book presents a collection of real-life medical cases, each detailing the journey of patients and doctors as they navigate through perplexing symptoms to reach a diagnosis. It explores the challenges of medical detective work and the complexities of human biology that can confound even the most experienced practitioners.
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