Completely updated and revised, The 5-Minute Clinical Consult, 2010 provides rapid-access information on the diagnosis,
treatment, and follow-up of over 1,000 medical conditions. This best-selling clinical reference is now packaged with an
enhanced, quarterly-updated Website and a quarterly-updated Mobile version of the book, to ensure instant point-of-care
access to information in whichever format best suits your needs.
This edition has two new Associate Editors and includes 11 new topics and 10 new treatment algorithms. Other new
highlights include behavioral medicine downloads (cognitive behavior therapy, meditation, relaxation techniques, yoga,
etc.); more evidence-based medicine ratings; additional complementary and alternative medicine material; and updated
ICD-9 codes highlighted within the text.
A companion Website contains fully searchable content of the book with links to PubMed, plus additional topics not
covered in the print book. The Website also offers over 1,000 English and Spanish patient handouts from AAFP; full-
color images; videos of medical procedures and physical therapy; and Facts & Comparisons A to Z Drug Facts monographs
with monthly updates. The Website is updated quarterly with new content, new medical procedure videos, more diagnostic
images, e-mail alerts, and more.
The 5-Minute Clinical Consult, 2010 package also includes a Mobile version of the full content of the book, with
quarterly updates.
ABBREVIATED TABLE OF CONTENTS
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations
ALGORITHMS
Abdominal Rigidity
Abnormal Pap Smear
Abortion, Recurrent
Absent or Diminished Pulse
Acidosis
Acne
Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Aldosteronism
Alkaline Phosphatase Elevation
Alkalosis
Alopecia
Amenorrhea, Primary
Amenorrhea, Secondary
Amnesia
Anemia
Anorexia
Anuria or Oliguria
Anxiety
Ascites
Asthma, Pediatric
Aspartate Aminotransferase Elevation
Ataxia
Axillary Mass
Babinski Sign Positive
Back Pain, Acute
Bleeding Gums
Bleeding Under Skin
Bleeding Urethral
Bleeding, GI
Breast Discharge
Breast Pain
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Cardiomegaly
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cataracts
Cervical Bruit
Chest Pain
Chills, Recurrent
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Cirrhosis
Clubbing
Coma
Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure, Treatment
Coronary Syndrome, Acute
Cough
Cryptorchidism
Cushing Syndrome
Cyanosis
Delayed Puberty
Delirium
Dementia
Depressed Mood Resulting from Medical Illness
Depression, Adult
Diaphoresis
Diarrhea, Chronic
Diabetes Mellitus, Type II
Discharge, Vaginal
Dwarfism
Dyspareunia
Dyspepsia
Dyspnea
Dysuria
Ear Pain
Edema, Focal
Enuresis
Epigastric Pain
Esophageal Regurgitation
Eye Pain
Facial Flushing
Failure to Thrive
Fatigue
Fever of Unknown Origin
Fever, Acute
Fever, Infant Less than 3 Months
Gait Disturbance
Genital Ulcers
Gigantism
Glucosuria
Gynecomastia
Halitosis
Headache, Chronic
Heart Murmur
Heel Pain
Hematuria
Hemianopia
Hiccups, Persistent
Horner Syndrome
Hyperactive Reflexes
Hyperbilirubinemia
Hypercalcemia
Hypercholesterolemia
Hypergammaglobulinemia
Hyperglycemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypernatremia
Hypertriglyceridemia
Hypoactive Reflexes
Hypoalbuminemia
Hypocalcemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
Hypothermia
Hypoxemia
Infertility
Insomnia, Chronic
Intestinal Obstruction
Knee Pain
Lactose Dehydrogenase Elevation
Leg Ulcer
Leukocytosis
Leukopenia
Low Back Pain, Acute
Lymphadenopathy
Malabsorption Syndrome
Menorrhagia
Mental Retardation
Metrorrhagia (Intermenstrual Bleeding)
Muscular Atrophy
Nail Abnormalities
Nasal Discharge, Chronic
Neck Pain
Neck Swelling
Nocturia
Nystagmus
Optic Atrophy
Pain in Upper Extremity
Pallor, Generalized
Pallor, Localized
Palpitations
Pap Smear, Abnormal
Pelvic Girdle Pain
Pelvic Pain
Periorbital Edema
Pleural Effusion
Polycythemia
Polydipsia
Polyphagia
Polyuria
Popliteal Mass
Precocious Puberty
Proteinuria
Pupil Abnormalities
Pyuria
Radiopaque Lesion of Lung
Rash, Focal
Raynaud's Phenomenon
Red Eye
Renal Calculi
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
Stroke
Syncope
Thrombocytopenia
Tonsilar Exudates
Transient Ischemic Attack
Uremia
Urethral Discharge
Vaginal Bleeding During Pregnancy
Vaginal Bleeding, Dysfunctional
Vertigo
Weight Loss
TOPICS
Abnormal Pap and Cervical Dysplasia
Abortion, Spontaneous (Miscarriage)
Abruptio Placentae
Acetaminophen Poisoning
ACL Injury
Acne Rosacea
Acne Vulgaris
Acoustic Neuroma
Addison Disease
Adenovirus Infections
Adoption, International
Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
Alcohol Withdrawal
Aldosteronism, Primary
Alopecia
Alport Syndrome
Altitude Illness
Alzheimer Disease
Amblyopia
Amebiasis
Amenorrhea
Amyloidosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Anaerobic & Necrotizing Infections
Anal Fissure