Rapid Reference to Migraine: Rapid Reference Series - Softcover

Andrew Dowson; Roger K. Cady

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0723432775 ISBN 13: 9780723432777

Publisher: Mosby Ltd., 2002

Synopsis

Each title in the Rapid Reference series provides the reader with authoritative and accessible information from a clinical expert in the field, to assist with treatment decisions. Each title includes standard core content (epidemiology, management, therapy) combined with the additional information―such as FAQs and patient organizations―needed by the primary care practitioners to provide effective patient care. The books also include drug listings, clinical trials, information on future developments, and web site listings, to keep the reader up to speed with new developments and to extend their knowledge of the disease area.

Titles in the series focus on chronic conditions seen most often in the primary care setting. With patients becoming better informed about the nature and management of their conditions, Rapid Reference is a timely new series that offers the primary care practitioners easy access to the best information for patient care and management.

• Expert information succinctly written for ease of use.
• Abundant use of bulleted lists and short tables, for quick access to comparative information.
• Presents evidence-based sources for practice where available, either through research or best-practice guidelines.
• Asked Questions chapter helps practitioners prepare for patient visits and provide better patient care.
• Drugs appendix lists available drugs, with contraindications and side effects.
• Useful addresses and websites appendix provide additional resources for both the physician and patient.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Cady is the founder of Headache Care Center, Clinvest, and Primary Care Education. He is a graduate of the Mayo Medical School, and is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice. His board certification in Headache Medicine was awarded by the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties, and he holds a Certificate of Added Qualification through the National Board of Certification in Headache Management. He is a member of multiple medical associations, including the American Medical Association, the National Headache Foundation, the American Headache Society, the American Academy of Pain Management, and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Cady is best known in the medical community for his pivotal contributions in the field of headache and migraine management. He was the co-recipient of the prestigious Wolff Award in 2000 from the American Headache Society for his research entitled “The Spectrum of Headache . He is well-published and has presented countless lectures and seminars around the world on headache, migraine, and other chronic disorders, and continues to be the principal investigator in numerous multi-center research studies. Dr. Cady currently serves on 12 Advisory Boards and is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Headache Foundation.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mosby Ltd.
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0723432775
• ISBN 13: 9780723432777
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 168