Oxford handbook of general practice

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Title:

Author:

Simon, Chantal.

ISBN:

9780199236107

Personal Author:

Simon, Chantal.

Edition:

3rd ed.

Publication Information:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.

Physical Description:

xxxiii, 1155 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 19 cm.

Series:

Oxford handbooks.

Oxford handbooks

Series Title:

Oxford handbooks.

Abstract:

"Written in line with the new GP curriculum, the third edition of this best-selling handbook continues to provide a trusted lifeline for the busy GP. With hands-on advice from experienced practitioners, the Oxford Handbook of General Practice contains essential guidance to help with any day-to-day problems that might arise." "All chapters have been completely revised and updated to include the latest guidelines and management practices, with input from a team of specialist reviewers and contributors. Now including quick reference practical management boxes for paediatric and elderly patients, a plate section of colour images, and references to online guidelines and resources, this authoritative handbook is critical reading for all those working in general practice."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Physicians (General practice) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Primary care (Medicine) -- Practice -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Family medicine -- Practice -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Family Practice -- Handbooks.

Evidence-Based Medicine -- Handbooks.

Primary Health Care -- Handbooks.

Added Author:

Everitt, Hazel.

Dorp, Francoise van.

Schroeder, Knut.

Copies:

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Summary

The Oxford Handbook of General Practice has been a lifeline for busy GPs since the first edition published in 2002. Covering the whole of general practice, with hands-on advice from experienced practitioners, this essential handbook provides rapid access to information to help with any day-to-day problems which might arise in general practice. The new third edition takes into account the significant changes in primary care since publication of the second edition in 2005. Written in line with the new GP curriculum, the authors have provided new material on the GP contract, foundation level doctors in general practice, and training for general practice.All chapters have been completely revised and updated throughout, with input from a team of specialist reviewers and contributors. The chapter on child health has been radically updated and specific chapters have now been dedicated to pregnancy and contraception/sexual health. The handbook also includes quick reference practical management boxes for paediatric and elderly patients, a plate section of colour images, and reference to online guidelines and resources.Revised to include the latest guidelines and management practices, this authoritative handbook is critical reading for all those working in general practice.