Handbook of Primary Care Procedures

Clinicians performing more procedures in medical offices and clinics can gain valuable knowledge and skills from this handbook, which features more than 150 surgical and nonoperative outpatient procedures. The procedures are listed alphabetically and supported by more than 200 illustrations. Each procedure features detailed information on topics ranging from CPT billing codes, indications, contraindications, and patient preparation to proceduralsteps, potential complications and documentation. Appendices include the English-Spanish translations of medical terms and phrases, common lab test results, basic ECG interpretation, and informed consent.