Clinical Family Medicine

Clinical decisions begin with the patient-not a memorized list of diseases.

Clinical Family Medicine is a decision-first medical textbook designed for family medicine residents, practicing family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and candidates preparing for family medicine certification examinations.

Organized into 49 chapters across 15 major parts, the book approaches clinical problems the way they arise in everyday practice: recognizing the likely diagnosis, identifying dangerous conditions that must not be missed, choosing appropriate investigations, developing management plans, and arranging effective follow-up.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of family medicine, from preventive care and chronic disease management to pediatric, women's, behavioral, geriatric, and urgent care.

• Patient-centered clinical vignettes that demonstrate real-world diagnostic and treatment decisions.

• Concise chapter summaries and high-yield Key Concepts for efficient revision.

• 240 original board-style questions in the printed book, with detailed answers and explanations.

• 600 additional questions accessible through a QR code, providing 840 questions in total.

• Review questions structured around the five domains of the 2025 ABFM examination blueprint.

• Reference tables covering commonly used medication doses, screening intervals, clinical scores, and schedules, plus a medical glossary.

Whether used for residency training, examination preparation, or everyday clinical reference, Clinical Family Medicine connects medical knowledge with the decisions clinicians make in practice.

This is an independent publication and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the American Board of Family Medicine.