Textbook of Family Medicine

Book • 2015

Author

David P. Rakel, MD

Author

Robert E. Rakel, MD

This ninth edition of the Textbook of Family Medicine, edited by Drs. Robert E. Rakel and David P. Rakel, is a leading resource for family physicians.

It includes evidence-based, practical information to optimize patient care and prepare for the ABFM exam.

The book covers a wide range of topics, including patient-centered medical homes, psychosocial influences on health, care of the elderly and dying patients, preventive health care, and various clinical problems.

It features a clean, quick-reference layout and includes 'Evidence vs.

Harm' icons, 'Best Evidence Recommendations,' and a list of useful clinical websites.

Mentioned by

Mark Hyman

Elizabeth Boham

Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by

Mark Hyman

and

Elizabeth Boham

when discussing the Functional Medicine approach to preventing and treating colon polyps.

How To Treat And Prevent Colon Polyps Using Functional Medicine with Dr. Elizabeth Boham

Mentioned by

Elizabeth Boham

in the context of discussing the importance of cholesterol particle testing and its role in assessing heart health risks.

The Cholesterol Test You Should Be Getting

Mentioned by

Mark Hyman

as the author of the latest chapter on Obesity for the Rankel Textbook of Family Medicine.

How To Prevent And Treat Gestational Diabetes With Functional Medicine with Dr. Elizabeth Boham

Mentioned by

Elizabeth Boham

in the context of discussing the functional medicine approach to assessing a patient's toxic load and supporting the body to detoxify and reduce high levels of heavy metals.