Oxford Handbook of General Practice

* The best book by a country mile. I'd definitely recommend it!' - medicworld.co.uk
* 'This is a book that demands to be used. It is well build for the job ... The book is hugely and surprisingly comprehensive, covering vast tracts of areas of knowledge that GPs need to possess. Clinical and non clinical areas are amply covered in really good detail. The style is factual yet helpful and accessible and a simple scan of the relevant section is likely to help a GP manage a situation. ... For GP trainers like myself, his is an excellent source of tutorial material. The clinical sections are just good. ... it is a frontline recipe book for all GPs-busy or not so busy. Without doubt, in my mind this is the best available book for British general practice and it ideal for GP registrars, newly starting GPs, mid career GPs and GPs wanting to freshen up their knowledge. ... there is little excuse not to buy it.' - Dr Harry Brown
* 'What a treat - 1,100 pages of condensed knowledge and wisdom on everything from the new contract to what to do for obstetric shock. ... this is an essential - and I mean essential - piece of kit.' - The Sessional GP
* 'A comprehensive guide to nearly everything. It is the yellow book equivalent for general practice. If you only buy one book, make sure it is this one.' - British Medical Journal
* 'Small yet perfectly formed! This book is small enough to fit into any bag, or a capacious pocket, yet covers almost anything (clinical, practical, administrative) that any doctor or undergraduate working in general practice needs to know...I am extremely pleased to have been able to use and review this book. I have no hesitation in recommending it to its target audience.' - BMA Medical Book Award Panel 2006


Description

* Written by GPs, for GPs
* Updated in line with new evidence and major new guidelines to help the GP keep up to date
* Includes practical hands-on advice to enable GPs to pick up tips usually only learned from experience
* Colour coding and succinct information to facilitate quick reference
* Covers the whole spectrum of general practice, to assist the GP with any problems which might crop up in the course of the working day

New to this edition

* New/updated guidelines including: management of hypertension, chronic heart failure, angina, headache, eating disorders, antenatal care, dyspepsia, type 1 diabetes, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
* The new GP contract and appraisal and revalidation
* Extended evidence-based medicine section
* New chapters on complementary medicine, chronic disease management and elderly care
* Additional pages on sports medicine and practice in a multicultural society
* Colour coding to facilitate quick reference

A lifeline for the busy GP, the Oxford Handbook of General Practice covers the whole of general practice. It includes hands-on advice and allows rapid access to information to help with any day-to-day problems which might arise in general practice.

The general practice section has been revised to include the new General Medical Services contract and appraisal and revalidation. There are new chapters on complementary medicine, chronic disease management and elderly care and increased emphasis on evidence based medicine, sports medicine and practice in a multicultural society. Pointers to further information for GPs and advice and support for patients, which can be easily accessed from the GP surgery, are included throughout.

The layout of the handbook has been redesigned with the use of colour-coding to aid quick reference and additional flow charts, tables and diagrams have been included to make information easier to access.

Readership: General Practitioners, GPs in training, medical students and allied professions working in the community

Contents
1. General Practice
2. Benefits, Aids and Appliances
3. Prescribing
4. Complementary Medicine
5. Prevention
6. Chronic Disease Management
7. Minor Surgery
8. Miscellaneous
9. Symptoms, Signs and Laboratory Results
10. Cardiology and Vascular Medicine
11. Respiratory Medicine
12. Endocrinology
13. Gastrointestinal Medicine
14. Infectious Disease
15. Breast Disease
16. Haematology and Immunology
17. Musculoskeletal Problems in General practice
18. Neurology
19. Dermatology
20. Renal Medicine and Urology
21. Gynaecology and Genito-urinaryMmedicine
22. Obstetrics
23. Paediatrics
24. Ear, Nose and Throat
25. Ophthalmology
26. Mental Health
27. Elderly Care
28. Palliative Care
29. Emergencies in General Practice