(Ebook) Minor Emergencies by Philip M. Buttaravoli; Stephen Leffler; R. Ramsey Herrington ISBN 9780323662048, 9780323662031, 0323662048, 032366203X

(Ebook) Minor Emergencies by Philip M. Buttaravoli; Stephen Leffler; R. Ramsey Herrington ISBN 9780323662048, 9780323662031, 0323662048, 032366203X

In emergency medicine, as in theater acting, there are no small parts, andpeople who think there are do not understand the significance of their role.Patients deserve to have each complaint to be properly evaluated andtreated. Proper history, correct physical examination, evaluation, andtreatment are still the basis of care. To the patient and their family membersdoing it right always matters. To the patient’s mind, there is no such thingas a minor emergency—if it is me or my family involved, I expect it to betaken seriously.This textbook reminds us that no matter what the patient’s complaint maybe, calming the patient, proper evaluation, and direct approach are alwaysbest. Each medical problem discussed in this book has both psychologicaland physical dimensions, and both need to be addressed. The days of theomnipotent doctor are gone. Involving the patient in their care is the therapyof choice. To the patient, everything is new and frightening. Making them apartner in their care is the best technique we can use.