
Oxford Handbook of General Practice
Chantal Simon, Hazel Everitt, Francoise van Dorp, and Matt Burkes
Print publication date: Mar 2014
ISBN: 9780199671038
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Abstract
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, including everything from vital clinical information to valuable practical guidance from experienced GPs. Comprehensively covering everything a doctor needs to work in, or manage a GP practice, this resource ensures readers are always up-to-date with the latest guidelines, the most recent protocols, and cutting-edge clinical information. It is fully illustrated, features many useful figures, diagrams, management boxes, and tables, and new full colour photographs have been added to the dermatology and ophthalmology chapters.
Table of Contents
- Front Matter
- Chapter 1 What is general practice?
- Chapter 2 Contracts
- Chapter 3 Practice management
- Chapter 4 Education, monitoring, and research
- Chapter 5 Consulting and certification
- Chapter 6 Medicines and prescribing
- Chapter 7 Minor surgery
- Chapter 8 Healthy living
- Chapter 9 Chronic disease and elderly care
- Chapter 10 Cardiology and vascular disease
- Chapter 11 Respiratory medicine
- Chapter 12 Endocrinology
- Chapter 13 Gastrointestinal medicine
- Chapter 14 Renal medicine and urology
- Chapter 15 Musculoskeletal problems
- Chapter 16 Neurology
- Chapter 17 Dermatology
- Chapter 18 Infectious disease
- Chapter 19 Haematology and immunology
- Chapter 20 Breast disease
- Chapter 21 Gynaecology
- Chapter 22 Sexual health and contraception
- Chapter 23 Pregnancy
- Chapter 24 Child health
- Chapter 25 Ear, nose, and throat
- Chapter 26 Ophthalmology
- Chapter 27 Mental health
- Chapter 28 Cancer and palliative care
- Chapter 29 Emergencies in general practice
- End Matter