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Red Flags

A Guide to Identifying Serious Pathology of the Spine

This valuable clinical reference alerts practitioners to potentially serious indicators of pathology in their patients, such as cancer, tuberculosis (TB), or other conditions. With… Leer más

Descripción

This valuable clinical reference alerts practitioners to potentially serious indicators of pathology in their patients, such as cancer, tuberculosis (TB), or other conditions. With a fresh approach to the subject, it presents an hierarchy of red flags, an index of suspicion, discussion of red herrings, "3D thinking," and conditional probabilities intended to assist with clinical reasoning. It's an ideal, on-the-spot resource for anyone involved in the care of patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

Puntos claves

  • The book's small, portable size makes it ideal for reference in any practice setting.
  • Presents information in an accessible, at-a-glance format.
  • The unique red flag hierarchy assists with clinical reasoning.
  • Index of Suspicion highlights the most likely conditions indicated by specific red flags.
  • Discussion of 3D thinking encourages clinicians to look beyond immediate symptoms to find the underlying cause of a problem.
  • Discussion of red herrings describes how to approach indicators that may mislead a diagnosis.
  • Information on the concept of conditional probabilities helps practitioners make informed clinical decisions.

De interès para

Undergraduate: Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic. Postgraduate Physiotherapy eg MACP, Orthopaedic Medicine, McKenzie, MSc in Musculoskeletal Therapy, extended scope practice

Índice

1. Red Flags2. Clinical Reasoning3. Subjective Examination: Age, Previous Medical History and Lifestyle Questions4. Subjective Examination: Questions about the Current Episode and Pain5. Objective Examination6. Conclusion

Reseñas

Manual Therapy Journal; Raymond SwinkelsThis little and handy book is very innovative, because it summarizes material in a way that it is not published before. This is a key book within the physiotherapy, in particular for physiotherapists working in countries where there is direct access for patients.

Detalles del producto

Sobre los autores

SG

Sue Greenhalgh

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Consultant Physiotherapist

LG

Louis Gifford

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Private Practitioner

JS

James Selfe

Afiliaciones y experiencia
Professor of Physiotherapy, Department of Health Professions, Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care, Manchester Metropolitan University

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