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
Expanded, Revised & Updated!
Significantly increased and updated content throughout, especially in the sections detailing
Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems; Musculoskeletal Problems,
and
Psychosocial Problems
.
New Section!
Care of Vulnerable Populations
in Unit 3
,
featuring four new chapters that focus on populations that require special attention and consideration
New Features!
Geriatric Considerations
Pediatric/Adolescent Considerations
in applicable Unit 2 chapters
New!
Online case studies with critical thinking questions
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
Coverage of pathophysiology and diagnostic reasoning as well as up-to-date guidance on laboratory and diagnostic tests
Emphasis on evidence-based practice with information on evidence levels and more references to primary studies
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