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\u003cp\u003eLearn how to screen for red flags and when to refer clients to a medical specialist!\u003cb\u003e Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral,\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e6th Edition \u003c/b\u003eprovides\u003cb\u003e \u003c/b\u003ea step-by-step approach to screening for systemic disease and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems. It describes both red flags and yellow flags, so you can recognize the signs and symptoms for conditions outside the scope of physical therapy practice. This edition includes new information on womenâs health issues. Written by experienced PT practitioner Catherine Cavallaro Goodman, this book helps you determine whether a clientâs symptoms require physical therapy or physician referral!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eUNIQUE!\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003eFive-step screening model\u003c/b\u003e is systems- and symptoms-based, and follows the standards for competency established by the American Physical Therapy Association, covering past medical history, risk factor assessment, clinical presentation, associated signs and symptoms, and review of symptoms. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUNIQUE!\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003eCase studies\u003c/b\u003e are based on clinical experience and give real-world examples of how to integrate screening information into the diagnostic process and when to treat or refer.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvidence for the screening process \u003c/b\u003eis based on peer-reviewed literature, reporting on the sensitivity, specificity, and likelihood ratios of yellow (cautionary) and red (warning) flags.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKey Points to Remember\u003c/i\u003e boxes\u003c/b\u003e at the end of each chapter provide quick, bulleted summaries of critical information.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuick-reference summaries\u003c/b\u003e include tables, boxes, follow-up questions, clinical signs and symptoms, and case examples.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eScreening tools and checklists\u003c/b\u003e are found in the book and on the Evolve website, and are downloadable and printable for use in the clinic. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuick response (QR) codes\u003c/b\u003e that can be scanned on a smartphone, tablet, or other mobile device provide links to valuable screening tools such as lists of questions for screening specific problems, checklists, intake forms, and assessment tests\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew content on womenâs health \u003c/b\u003eexpands coverage of this important topic.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUPDATES \u003c/b\u003ereflect the most current information on screening for referral.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew associate editors\u003c/b\u003e â John Heick and Rolando Lazaro â bring fresh insight, as respected physical therapy educators.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew! Color tabs\u003c/b\u003e make it easier to locate chapters and topics.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e |
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