Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

The Long-Awaited Revision of the Bestselling Family Health Guide

"This completely updated fourth edition of our bestselling health reference is comprehensive, easy to understand, and even more user-friendly than the previous editions. We're excited to provide our patients with an invaluable resource to help them become more involved in their own health care. We think this is a book that belongs on the bookshelf in every home."
-AMA President John C. Nelson, MD, MPH

The American Medical Association is the nation's premier health authority-an organization that both patients and doctors look to for state-of-the-art medical information and guidance. Now, for the first time in 10 years, the AMA has updated its landmark medical reference-a book that belongs in every home.

This new edition of the American Medical Association Family Medical Guide has been thoroughly revised to bring it up to date and make it more accessible than ever before. Opening with a brand-new full-color section that walks you through key health issues, it follows with several new and expanded sections on everything from staying healthy and providing first aid and home care to diagnosing symptoms and treating hundreds of different diseases and disorders. This classic guide is the definitive home health reference for the twenty-first century-an indispensable book to keep you and your loved ones healthy.

• Authoritative guidance on hundreds of diseases and the latest tests, treatments, procedures, and drugs
• New or greatly expanded coverage of genetic testing, sexuality, learning disabilities, preventive health, infertility, pregnancy and childbirth, substance abuse, home caregiving, and firstaid
• A host of new and updated features-including full-color spreads on important health topics, Q&A sections, first-person case histories, and newly designed symptoms flowcharts
• New chapters on diet and health, exercise and fitness, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress, genetics, complementary and alternative medicine, staying safe and preventing violence, cosmetic surgery, and preventive health care
• A new section on health issues at various life stages
• 64 pages in full color and almost 1,000 illustrations and photographs

From America's most trusted health authority, this is the ultimate guide to managing Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S., and in recent years the disease has reached epidemic levels: nearly 19 million Americans now live with Type 2 diabetes and 13 million more are affected by its precursor, prediabetes. Now, at last, America's leading group of medical experts has created an easy-to-understand self-care reference to help people prevent and manage the disease. Authoritative and up to date, the book explains what diabetes is, describes its risk factors, and offers practical strategies for reducing those risks including improving nutrition, exercising more, and losing weight. For people who are currently living with diabetes, it offers comprehensive, helpful information about recommended lifestyle changes, blood-glucose testing, medications, alternative and complementary therapies, and how to prevent serious complications.Complete with special sections on gestational diabetes and the increasing numbers of American children who are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes or who are living with it, this guide is an essential home reference for everyone with diabetes or prediabetes. The American Medical Association has been the leading group of medical experts in the United States and one of the most respected health-related organizations in the world for more than 150 years. Previous AMA books include the more than 2 million-copy bestseller, American Medical Association Family Medical Guide, now in its fourth edition (0-471-26911-5). Boyd E. Metzger, MD (Chicago, IL) is the Tom D. Spies Professor of Metabolism and Nutrition in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Molecular Medicine, Department of Medicine at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, and Attending Physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He headed Northwestern University's Clinical Center for the Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Program funded by the National Institute of Health

At some time, most families will need to provide home care for an aging family member who is ill or disabled. While home caregiving provides many benefits, it takes careful planning, support, and patience.
The American Medical Association Guide to Home Caregiving provides the information you need to take the best possible care of an elderly, ill, or disabled person in a home setting. Written by experts from the American Medical Association, the book explains such essentials as how to:
* Plan and arrange a room to adapt to a loved one's needs
* Give medications, maintain hygiene, monitor symptoms, deal with incontinence, provide emotional support, and relieve boredom
* Choose a home healthcare provider
* Pay for home healthcare, including Medicare and Medicaid, and long-term care insurance
* Care for a person with Alzheimer's disease or a terminal illness
* Choose between alternative living arrangements such as assisted living facilities or nursing homes
* Take care of yourself, the caregiver

With advice that touches both the physical and the emotional aspects of caregiving, this supportive, practical handbook will help make the experience as successful and rewarding as possible for you and your loved one.
For more than 150 years, the American Medical Association has been the leading group of medical experts in the nation and one of the most respected health-related organizations in the world. The AMA continues to work to advance the art and science of medicine and to be an advocate for patients and the voice of physicians in the United States.

The last time you visited your doctor, did you . . .
* hesitate to ask a question-and leave without the answer you needed?
* not understand your doctor's explanation of your illness or its treatment?
* wish you could be more in control of your healthcare?

You can take control. The more you know about your healthcare needs and the more actively you work with your doctor, the better healthcare you will receive. In this concise, easy-to-understand book, the American Medical Association-the world's most prominent organization of physicians-demystifies the relationship between patient and doctor and guides you in building an ongoing dialogue with your healthcare provider.
Using nontechnical language and a reassuring tone, the American Medical Association Guide to Talking to Your Doctor explains:
* What your doctor needs to know about you and what he or she looks for in an examination
* How to understand a diagnosis and discuss treatment options and goals
* When and how to ask for a second opinion
* How to speak for a child or older person in your care
* How to discuss sensitive subjects such as sexuality, drug dependence, depression, and family violence
* Your rights and responsibilities as a healthcare consumer
* Where to go for more help and information

Encouraging, authoritative, and thorough, the American Medical Association Guide to Talking to Your Doctor empowers you to communicate better with your doctor so that you can work together to achieve a common goal-your good health.
For more than 150 years, the American Medical Association has been the leading group of medical experts in the nation and one of the most respected health-related organizations in the world. The AMA continues to work to advance the art and science of medicine and to be an advocate for patients and the voice of physicians in the United States.

The last time you visited your doctor, did you . . .

• hesitate to ask a question–and leave without the answer you needed?
• not understand your doctor’s explanation of your illness or its treatment?
• wish you could be more in control of your healthcare?

You can take control. The more you know about your healthcare needs and the more actively you work with your doctor, the better healthcare you will receive. In this concise, easy-to-understand book, the American Medical Association–the world’s most prominent organization of physicians–demystifies the relationship between patient and doctor and guides you in building an ongoing dialogue with your healthcare provider.

Using nontechnical language and a reassuring tone, the American Medical Association Guide to Talking to Your Doctor explains:

• What your doctor needs to know about you and what he or she looks for in an examination
• How to understand a diagnosis and discuss treatment options and goals
• When and how to ask for a second opinion
• How to speak for a child or older person in your care
• How to discuss sensitive subjects such as sexuality, drug dependence, depression, and family violence
• Your rights and responsibilities as a healthcare consumer
• Where to go for more help and information

Encouraging, authoritative, and thorough, the American Medical Association Guide to Talking to Your Doctor empowers you to communicate better with your doctor so that you can work together to achieve a common goal–your good health.

For more than 150 years, the American Medical Association has been the leading group of medical experts in the nation and one of the most respected health-related organizations in the world. The AMA continues to work to advance the art and science of medicine and to be an advocate for patients and the voice of physicians in the United States.

At some time, most families will need to provide home care for an aging family member who is ill or disabled. While home caregiving provides many benefits, it takes careful planning, support, and patience.

The American Medical Association Guide to Home Caregiving provides the information you need to take the best possible care of an elderly, ill, or disabled person in a home setting. Written by experts from the American Medical Association, the book explains such essentials as how to:

• Plan and arrange a room to adapt to a loved one’s needs
• Give medications, maintain hygiene, monitor symptoms, deal with incontinence, provide emotional support, and relieve boredom
• Choose a home healthcare provider
• Pay for home healthcare, including Medicare and Medicaid, and long-term care insurance
• Care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a terminal illness
• Choose between alternative living arrangements such as assisted living facilities or nursing homes
• Take care of yourself, the caregiver

With advice that touches both the physical and the emotional aspects of caregiving, this supportive, practical handbook will help make the experience as successful and rewarding as possible for you and your loved one.

For more than 150 years, the American Medical Association has been the leading group of medical experts in the nation and one of the most respected health-related organizations in the world. The AMA continues to work to advance the art and science of medicine and to be an advocate for patients and the voice of physicians in the United States.

The fully loaded, award-winning CPT QuickRef app combines the best of the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) content with billing tools to help improve the accuracy and efficiency of the work you perform. The CPT® QuickRef app includes the following: Up to six years of CPT Codes — Use your mobile device to search and browse all CPT codes and descriptors from 2019-2024, complete with applicable modifiers, illustrations, and CPT Assistant references when codes are described in newsletter articles, and both global and GPCI-specific cost information (Coding & Billing Pack per year needed to access). CPT Assistant Archive — Access the full content of all CPT Assistant articles (1990–2023). E/M Wizard — Quickly determine the appropriate evaluation and management code based on visit documentation using all available guidelines: AMA and CMS ’95, ’97, and the office & outpatient visit evaluation & management (E/M) guidelines updated for 2024. CPT Coding Guidelines—official coding guidelines from the CPT Editorial Panel. CPT Vignettes—describe code use with clinical examples. 2023 and 2024 RVUs—relative value units for Medicare reimbursement including Physician Work, Practice Expense, and Professional Liability Insurance, valid in the coder’s locality. The CPT QuickRef app premium content (2024 code set information & CPT® Assistant articles) are accessible on iOS and Android mobile devices by scanning the QR code affixed to the back of the codebook that comes with this package.   FEATURES AND BENEFITS For features and benefits of the printed codebook included in this package, please see the CPT® 2024 Professional Edition product announcement.   Features of the CPT QuickRef app with premium content include: Updated E/M Wizard – New 2024 guidelines for coding office & outpatient visits by time and medical decision making The latest information — Receive updates from the cloud when new RVUs and proprietary laboratory analysis (PLA) codes are released or when technical corrections are made to 2024 CPT codes Favorites — Select the codes you use most and save them to your favorites list Facility and non-facility RVUs — Use federal data on facility and non-facility work and practice expense values GPCIs — Set your region’s geographic practice cost index to calculate accurate Medicare payment for each procedure Global days — Reference the number of global days CMS assigns to a given procedure Color illustrations — Better understand complex procedures with AMA-created illustrations Clear references to CPT® Assistant articles — View article titles instead of date and page number references found in other resources Improved search – Enter the first three or more digits of a CPT code to get suggested matches Past code set information – Upgrade to the multi-year option for the code set years of 2018-2023 for auditing and other reference