This text has been admired for as long as Family Medicine has been a recognized specialty. Edited by the legendary Robert E. Rakel, MD, this superb 7th edition continues to break new ground.

本书一直被公认为是本书的长项而受到推崇。由传奇医师Robert E. Rakel编辑，本书卓越的第七版仍旧有新的突破。

* Includes materials to help hone your clinical skills and prepare for the ABFP boards and SPEX exams. * Highlights especially important points of diagnosis and therapy in the "case" section of book.

* Provides "Best Evidence Recommendations" boxes to promote greater reliability of information. * Offers a free CD-rom containing video clips of diabetes testing, stress test and all the illustrations from the book! * Contains new chapters on complementary and alternative medicine. * Takes a fresh new approach to evidence based medicine in clinical practice. * Uses a visually appealing, functional 4-color design and a full-color insert.