Bratton’s family medicine board review

1253 Pages·2014·18.57 MB·English

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Bratton’s family medicine board review / editor, Robert A. Baldor ; section
editors, Margarita C. Castro-Zarraga, Anita Kostecki, Christine ​Runyan,
Felix B. Chang, Frank J. Domino. — Fifth edition.
p. ; cm.
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Family medicine board review
Includes bibliographical references and index.
eISBN: 978-1-4698-8729-6
I. Baldor, Robert A., editor of compilation. II. Title: Family medicine board
review.
[DNLM: 1. Family Practice—Examination Questions. WB 18.2]
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610.76—dc23
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Dedication
I’d like to dedicate this 5th edition to Robert L.
Bratton, MD, the initial author who conceptualized
and developed this board review text. This book has
been an incredibly helpful tool for residents and
practicing physicians to use while preparing for
their ABFM board certification examinations. In
taking over as the editor of this book, I have tried to
match Dr. Bratton’s standard in providing realistic
questions along with insightful answers to help the
readers further their education as they prepare for
the board exams.
I’d also like to recognize my fellow section
editors (Drs. Frank Domino, Tina Runyan, Anita
Kostecki, Felix Chang, and Margarita Castro-
Zarraga), all key members of the University of
Massachusetts family medicine residency faculty,
who have committed their professional careers to
educating the next generation of family physicians. I
applaud their interest in constantly improving the
quality of medical education and sincerely thank
them for their efforts in helping me update this 5th
edition.
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Finally, this dedication would not be complete
without my acknowledgment of the incredible
support provided to me by my amazing wife and
devoted partner Rebecca. I could not have
completed this task without her understanding and
tolerance for the many hours spent working on this
book; she is truly deserving of my gratitude and
heartfelt thanks!
Robert A. Baldor, MD
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