Oxford Handbook of General Practice (4 Revised edition)

By (author) Chantal Simon,Matt Burkes,Hazel Everitt,Francoise van Dorp

ISBN13: 9780199671038

Imprint: Oxford University Press

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 27/03/2014

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Description
Fully revised to reflect the new changes to the GP contract and the GP curriculum, this fourth edition of the best-selling Oxford Handbook of General Practice is a practical guide to all aspects of general practice; from vital clinical information, to valuable practical guidance from experienced GPs. This is the essential guide for all those working in general practice. Comprehensively covering everything a doctor needs to work in, or manage a GP practice, this handbook ensures readers are always up-to-date with the latest guidelines, the most recent protocols, and cutting-edge clinical information. With concise, bullet-point information the chapters are now colour-coded to ensure the reader can find vital emergency or clinical information without delay. With new full colour photographs added to the chapters on dermatology and ophthalmology. Fully illustrated, and packed with even more figures, diagrams, management boxes, and tables to improve ease-of-reference, the reader will always have the vital information they need at their fingertips.
1. What is General Practice ; 2. Contracts ; 3. Practice management ; 4. Education, monitoring, and research ; 5. Consulting and certification ; 6. Prescribing ; 7. Minor surgery ; 8. Healthy living ; 9. Chronic disease management and elderly care ; 10. Cardiology and vascular disease ; 11. Respiratory medicine ; 12. Endocrinology ; 13. Gastrointestinal medicine ; 14. Renal medicine and urology ; 15. Musculoskeletal problems ; 16. Neurology ; 17. Dermatology ; 18. Infectious diseases ; 19. Haematology and immunology ; 20. Breast disease ; 21. Gynaecology ; 22. Sexual health and contraception ; 23. Pregnancy ; 24. Child health ; 25. Ear, nose, and throat ; 26. Ophthalmology ; 27. Mental health ; 28. Cancer and palliative care ; 29. Emergencies in general practice
  • Public health & preventive medicine
  • General practice
  • General Practice
  • Professional & Vocational
Height:188
Width:101
Spine:43
Weight:588.00
List Price: £36.99