Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral, Sixth Edition by Catherine C. Goodman

• Discover how to identify Red Flags and when to refer clients to a medical specialist! Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral, Sixth Edition by Catherine C. Goodman, takes a step-by-step approach to identifying systemic disease and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems.
• It describes both red and yellow flags, allowing you to recognize signs and symptoms associated with conditions that are not covered by physical therapy practice.
• This edition contains updated information about women’s health concerns.
• Written by an experienced physical therapist, this book assists you in determining whether a client’s symptoms require physical therapy or a physician referral!

Distinct Features of the Book: 

1. The five-step screening model is based on systems and symptoms and adheres to the American Physical Therapy Association’s competency standards, including past medical history, risk factor assessment, clinical presentation, associated signs and symptoms, and review of symptoms.
2. Case studies are based on clinical experience and illustrate how to incorporate screening data into the diagnostic process and determine when to treat or refer.
3. The screening process is supported by peer-reviewed literature that details the sensitivity, specificity, and likelihood ratios associated with yellow (cautionary) and red (warning) flags.
4. Important Points to Bear in Mind At the conclusion of each chapter, boxes provide concise, bullet-pointed summaries of critical information.
5. Tables, boxes, follow-up questions, clinical signs and symptoms, and case examples are included in the quick-reference summaries.
6. QR codes that can be scanned with a smartphone, tablet, or other mobile device provide access to valuable screening tools such as checklists, intake forms, and assessment tests.
7. The addition of new content on women’s health broadens coverage of this critical subject.
8. UPDATES reflect the most up-to-date information on referral screening.