Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor: Protocols and Algorithms, Third Edition covers the range of complaints commonly seen in daily practice, including neurologic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and cardiopulmonary. The third edition of this best-selling reference maintains its goal of helping the practitioner evaluate a patientrs"s complaint in the context of a chiropractorrs"s scope of practice and is dedicated to providing the most current research regarding the recommendations for the use of evaluation and management tools. With easy-to-follow algorithms and concise explanatory text, this timely handbook helps the practitioner evaluate a patient's complaint in the context of a chiropractor's scope of practice. Protocols for a wide range of visceral conditions are outlined, as well as the musculoskeletal conditions traditionally associated with chiropractic. This new edition is revised to reflect updated national guidelines and recommendations. Laboratory values have been added, as well as considerations for evaluating special populations and increased nutritional and musculoskeletal management information. Click on the additional information link to see what's new with this edition. What's new to this edition: Emphasis on evidence-based approach including reliability references for commonly used orthopedic and physical examination tests Addition of over 500 new references Tables with synopses of over 200 additional disorders (less commonly seen emphasis) including: Arthritides Myopathies Neuropathies Anemias Cancer/tumors (based on system) Inherited disorders Appendix of ICD matrices and coding recommendations Drug reference appendix for commonly prescribed medications and their impact from a patient presentation perspective Web link resource recommendations with a focus on patient advocacy Summary pages for the following: Veretebrobasilar accidents (VBAs) Vaccination issues Popular diets.