Revised edition of: Primary care : a collaborative practice / [edited by] Terry Mahan Buttaro [and others]. 4th ed. �2013.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction -- Primary care: adolescence through adulthood -- Health maintenance -- Office emergencies -- Evaluation and management of skin disorders -- Evaluation and management of eye disorders -- Evaluation and management of ear disorders -- Evaluation and management of nose disorders -- Evaluation and management of oropharyynx disorders -- Evaluation and management of pulmonary disorders -- Evaluation and management of cardiovascular disorders -- Evaluation and management of gastrointestinal disorders -- Evaluation and management of genitourinary disorders -- Evaluation and management of gynecologic concerns -- Evaluation and management of musculoskeletal and arthritic disorders -- Evaluation and management of neurologic disorders -- Evaluation and management of endocrine and metabolic disorders -- Evaluation and management of rheumatic disorders -- Evaluation and management of multisystem disorders -- Evaluation and management of infectious diseases -- Evaluation and management of hematologic disorders -- Evaluation and management of oncologic disorders -- Evaluation and management of mental health disorders.

"Prepare for success in today's fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment! Offering expert perspectives from a variety of primary care and nurse practitioners, Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, 5th Edition helps you diagnose, treat, and manage hundreds of adult disorders. Care recommendations indicate when to consult with physicians or specialists, and when to refer patients to an emergency facility. This edition includes six new chapters, a fresh new design, the latest evidence-based guidelines, and a new emphasis on clinical reasoning. Combining academic and clinical expertise, an author team led by Terry Mahan Buttaro shows NPs how to provide effective, truly interdisciplinary health care"--Publisher's description.