Foundations of Family Medicine: Quick-Reference Clinical Protocols for the Outpatient Primary Care Setting
Redford, Lachlan M.; Calderon, Ivy S.; Crowley, Sebastian J.; Westfall, Miriam A.; Ellington, Tobias R.
Language: English
Published by Independently published, 2026
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- Title
- Foundations of Family Medicine: Quick-Reference Clinical Protocols for the Outpatient Primary Care Setting
- Author
- Redford, Lachlan M.; Calderon, Ivy S.; Crowley, Sebastian J.; Westfall, Miriam A.; Ellington, Tobias R.
- Publisher
- Independently published
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798185441800
Primary care continues to evolve as healthcare becomes more complex.
Patients are living longer, chronic diseases are becoming more common, and many individuals require ongoing care for multiple health conditions at the same time. Family physicians are expected to diagnose new illnesses, manage long-term conditions, provide preventive care, support healthy lifestyles, coordinate care with specialists, and build lasting relationships with patients and their families—all while making sound clinical decisions in busy practice settings.
As the need for accessible, comprehensive healthcare continues to grow, clinicians require a strong foundation that helps them approach patient care with confidence, clinical reasoning, and a whole-person perspective.
Foundations of Family Medicine is written for that reality.
This book provides a clear, practical foundation for medical students, residents, physician associates, nurse practitioners, and practicing clinicians who want a dependable introduction to the principles and everyday practice of family medicine.
Rather than presenting primary care as a series of unrelated medical conditions, this book helps readers understand how the different aspects of family medicine work together—from prevention and diagnosis to long-term management, continuity of care, and patient-centered decision-making.
Inside, readers will find practical guidance on:
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The core principles and scope of family medicine
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Patient assessment and clinical reasoning in primary care
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Prevention, health promotion, and routine screening
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Management of common acute and chronic conditions
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Care across childhood, adulthood, and older age
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Patient communication and shared decision-making
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Coordination of care and appropriate referral planning
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Everyday clinical situations that require practical judgment and continuity of care
Family medicine is not only about treating disease. It is about understanding the person behind the illness, building long-term partnerships with patients and families, promoting health before disease develops, and providing care that responds to the changing needs of every stage of life.
Whether you are preparing for clinical rotations, beginning residency, strengthening your primary care knowledge, or caring for patients in everyday practice, Foundations of Family Medicine offers an organized and practical approach to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
A practical reference for learners and clinicians who want to think critically, build lasting patient relationships, and provide comprehensive care across the lifespan.
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