Overview
PocketGuides are a spiral-bound guide containing society-endorsed consensus-based treatment guidelines in a brief algorithmic format that is most preferred by practising clinicians, quality managers, nurses, educators, and medical students. It is endorsed by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the American College of Endocrinology (ACE), and is based on their latest guidelines. This practical quick-reference tool contains screening, diagnosis, treatment, and drug therapy and dosing information, along with patient counselling points. It provides all that is needed to make accurate clinical decisions at the point of care including key points; screening criteria; treatment algorithm; insulin options; treatment modules for glycemia, hypertension, cardiovascular, lipids, renal disease, neuropathy, foot care, and eye care; current medication tables with brand and generic names; and, detailed drug information including strengths, formulations, risks, benefits, and comments. Applications include point-of-care, education, QI interventions, clinical trials, medical reference, and clinical research.
Full Product Details
Author: American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Publisher: International Guidelines Center
Imprint: International Guidelines Center
Dimensions:
Width: 18.50cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 11.50cm
Weight: 0.078kg
ISBN: 9780984577842
ISBN 10: 098457784
Pages: 17
Publication Date: 02 June 2010
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Pamphlet
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Author Information
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) is a professional community of physicians specializing in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism that is committed to enhancing the ability of its members to provide the highest quality of patient care. AACE is most recognized worldwide for its clinical leadership, and is valued by clinical endocrinologists and other healthcare professionals, trusted by patients, and respected by healthcare decision makers and the public. The American College of Endocrinology (ACE) is a scientific, educational, and charitable medical organization dedicated to promoting the art and science of clinical endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism for the improvement of patient care and public health. ACE is the premier organization advancing the care and prevention of endocrine, diabetes, and metabolic disorders by providing professional education and reliable public health information; recognizing excellence in education, research, and service; promoting clinical research; and defining the future of clinical endocrinology.
