Griffith's Instructions for Patients

With over 430 patient instruction fact sheets on topics from abruption placentae to zinc deficiency, and an additional 123 patient instruction sheets online, the new edition of Griffith's Instructions for Patients by Stephen W. Moore, MD, helps patients understand what their illness is, how it will affect their regular routine, what self care is required, and when to call a doctor. Consistently formatted and organized by topic for easy use, it provides descriptions of each illness, including frequent signs and symptoms, possible causes, risks, preventive measures, expected outcomes, possible complications, and treatments. Newly added topics include Chronic Pain Syndrome; Dry Eye Syndrome; Incontinence, Fecal; Influenza, H1N1; Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA); Mold Allergy; Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome; Perimenopause; Sarcopenia; Spinal Stenosis; and Stroke, Silent. Customizable and printable instruction sheets in English and Spanish, illustrations with labels in both English and Spanish, 23 separate patient information guides to various types of diets (from "Adult Regular Healthy Diet" to "Weight-Reduction Diet"), 18 separate patient guides to general topics covering "Breast Self Examination" to "Walking for Exercise and Fitness," and a Spanish pronunciation guide are downloadable at expertconsult.com. Stephen Moore , MD, Tucson, AZ