Synopsis
Here is a truly comprehensive pocket reference for GPs, GPs in training and medical students in general practice posts. A unique handbook that covers the complete curriculum for general practice as well as including numerous items which can only be learnt in practice. It covers a whole range of topics, tried and tested, old and new to aid and abet the GP in daily working life. Alongside guidelines for evidence-based clinical practice, the book gives details of other important but time-consuming practical issues such as how to deal with confidentiality and consent, compliance, the procedures for complaints, things to include in referral letters and essentials to put in the doctor's bag. A special easy accessible section covers what to do in emergencies with algorithms for adult and paediatric advanced life support. Written by GPs for GPs in the real world the "Oxford Handbook of General Practice" also raises pertinent issues such as dealing with stress and what it means to enter this fascinating profession. Details of useful web sites and contact address along with an A-Z of important organizations are included to ensure this book forms a truly vital part of the GPs armoury.
Review
At less than on quarter of the price of a QOF point (£29.95), this book is excellent value for money and...it should be on the shelves of every Director of Public Health, or public health professional working within primary care organisations. (Public Health)
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)
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