Publisher's Synopsis
This popular quick reference for patient screening provides information on systemic diseases that may mimic neuromusculoskeletal problems. It emphasizes the interviewing process, outlines clinical signs and symptoms, includes physician referral sections and numerous case studies, and contains key points at the end of each chapter. Additional material includes coverage of disease etiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, prognosis, diagnosis, and medical treatment, as well as a section on the immune system and its relationship to cancer and HIV. Follows APTA accreditation standards.
