Oxford Handbook of General Practice, 5th Edition

Oxford Handbook of General Practice, 5th Edition

Oxford Handbook of General Practice, 5th Edition is a trusted, practical guide covering the breadth and depth of modern general practice. Written by experienced general practitioners, the handbook offers concise and accessible information for everyday clinical decision-making.

This extensively revised edition incorporates updated clinical guidance, current best practices and important developments in primary care. Its clearly organised and colour-coded chapters allow readers to locate essential information quickly during study, clinical placements or busy medical practice.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of general practice and primary healthcare
• Practical advice written by experienced general practitioners
• Updated clinical guidelines, protocols and best-practice recommendations
• Rapid-reference format for use in clinics and medical examinations
• Colour-coded chapters for general practice, clinical topics and emergencies
• Clear guidance on diagnosis, investigation and patient management
• Covers preventive medicine, prescribing and chronic disease management
• Includes updated sections on consultation, communication, genetics and genomics
• Useful diagrams, tables and concise clinical summaries
• Suitable for students, trainees, GPs and other healthcare professionals

Major Topics Covered

• General practice organisation and management
• Social aspects of primary care
• Medicines and prescribing
• Minor surgery and healthy living
• Chronic disease and elderly care
• Cardiovascular and respiratory diseases
• Endocrinology and gastrointestinal medicine
• Renal medicine and urology
• Musculoskeletal disorders and neurology
• Dermatology and infectious diseases
• Haematology and immunology
• Women's health, pregnancy and contraception
• Child health and adolescent care
• ENT and ophthalmology
• Mental health
• Cancer and palliative care
• Acute medical emergencies

Recommended For

• General practitioners and family physicians
• GP and family medicine trainees
• MBBS and postgraduate medical students
• Primary-care doctors and healthcare professionals
• Doctors preparing for clinical and postgraduate examinations
• Medical libraries and teaching institutions

Book Information

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