One of the most useful tools to come out of the new paramedic training programs is the clinical algorithm—big, detailed flow charts, one for each of the common medical complaints (such as sore throat, dizziness, low back pain) that might bring a person to a medical clinic. They tell you the key questions to ask to decide whether the person needs to see the doctor NOW, needs to see the doctor sometime soon, or if home remedies are indicated.
The heart of this book is the 94 most commonly used clinical algorithms, presented in full-page size with nice graphics. There are additional chapters on skills for the medical consumer such as how to find a physician.
