Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor (3e)

Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor: Protocols and
Algorithms, Third Edition covers the range of complaints commonly seen in daily
practice, including neurologic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and
cardiopulmonary. The third edition of this best selling reference maintains its
goal of helping the practitioner evaluate a patient’s complaint in the context
of a chiropractor’s scope of practice and is dedicated to providing the most
current research regarding the recommendations for the use of evaluation and
management tools. With easy-to-follow algorithms and concise explanatory text,
this timely handbook helps the practitioner evaluate a patient's complaint in
the context of a chiropractor's scope of practice. Protocols for a wide range
of visceral conditions are outlined, as well as the musculoskeletal conditions
traditionally associated with chiropractic. This new edition is revised to
reflect updated national guidelines and recommendations. Laboratory values have
been added, as well as considerations for evaluating special populations and
increased nutritional and musculoskeletal management information.

Emphasis on evidence-based approach including reliability references for
commonly used orthopedic and physical
examination tests
Addition of over 500 new references
Tables with synopses of over 200 additional disorders (less commonly seen
emphasis) including:
Arthritides
Myopathies
Neuropathies
Anemias
Cancer/tumors (based on system)
Inherited disorders
Appendix of ICD matrices and coding recommendations
Drug reference appendix for commonly prescribed medications and their impact
from a patient presentation
perspective
Web link resource recommendations with a focus on patient advocacy
Summary pages for the following:
Veretebrobasilar accidents (VBAs)
Vaccination issues
Popular diets
Anti-Inflammatory diet