Author: Keith Hopcroft Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 191022748X Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 385
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Highly Commended, BMA Medical Book Awards 2015Across its five editions, Symptom Sorter has excelled in redressing the balance between symptoms and diagnoses to become the essential reference book in primary care..Presenting a multitude of symptoms commonly encountered in primary care, this fully revised and greatly expanded edition features brand n
Author: Keith Hopcroft Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing ISBN: 1846194539 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 457
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. Covering over 100 of the symptoms most commonly found in primary care, this latest, fully updated edition features new entries including failure to thrive and febrile children, anxiety, hip and knee pain, and mouth lumps and marks, all explored through the 'red flags', 'top tips' and 'ready reckoner' format for sorting symptoms.
Author: John Chisholm Publisher: ISBN: 9780429085048 Category : MEDICAL Languages : en Pages : 216
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In this new edition, the information contained in both the first edition and "Making Sense of the New Contract" has been brought up to date. It interprets the prose of the "Statement of Fees and Allowances" ("The Red Book"), and identifies the opportunities and pitfalls of general practice which may otherwise be overlooked by busy GPs and practice
Author: Keith Hopcroft Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing ISBN: 9781857758269 Category : Diagnosis Languages : en Pages : 460
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Presented in alphabetical order for quick reference, this is a comprehensive guide to the common symptoms encountered in primary care. Reflecting the way patients actually present symptoms, it comprises overviews, differential diagnosis, top tips and "red flags" (cautions and warnings).
Author: Lippincott Williams & Wilkiins Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ISBN: 1496310543 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 1117
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Thoroughly updated for its Fifth Edition, this convenient, portable handbook is a comprehensive guide to the evaluation of more than 530 signs and symptoms. It has all the assessment information busy clinicians need in a single source. Each entry describes the sign or symptom and covers emergency interventions if needed, history and physical examination, medical and other causes with their associated signs and symptoms, and special considerations such as tests, monitoring, treatment, and gender and cultural issues. This edition identifies specific signs and symptoms caused by emerging diseases such as avian flu, monkeypox, respiratory syncytial virus, norovirus, metabolic syndrome, blast lung injury, Kawasaki disease, and popcorn lung disease.
Author: Keith Hopcroft Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1000052036 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 544
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‘…approaches the consultation intuitively … The book oozes with patience for the patient and for the reader. What better prescription for the clinic could the practitioner need?’ Glycosmedia (of the Fifth Edition) ‘… this is a book worth having available at the point of care for health professionals, including doctors, nurses, undergraduates and postgraduates, to help them make sense of common symptoms. With the help of the authors’ opinions in combination with our own experience we should then be able to make better clinical decisions.’ Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal (of the Fourth Edition) Across its six editions, Symptom Sorter has excelled in redressing the balance between symptoms and diagnoses to become the essential handbook to accompany the consultation in primary care. Presenting a multitude of symptoms commonly encountered in primary care, these are meticulously explored using the red flags, top tips and ready reckoner format for sorting symptoms that have made previous editions so popular and respected. This revised and updated sixth edition includes several new chapters and features expanded coverage of paediatric symptoms. Key features: · Fully updated, with ‘investigations’ sections amended in line with latest guidelines and significant revisions throughout · Brand new chapters on acute abdominal pain in childhood, hand and wrist swellings, diarrhoea in children, loin pain, rectal bleeding in children, vomiting in babies, skinfold rash and dysuria · Consistent and logical presentation enables speedy access · Replicates accurately the experience in the consultation or clinic An invaluable reference for all general practitioners, especially GP trainers and registrars, this new edition of Symptom Sorter is also highly recommended for advanced nurse practitioners, A&E nurses and pharmacists requiring a concise, easy-to-use guide. The authors: Keith Hopcroft is a GP in Basildon, Essex, UK, an associate trainer, an editorial adviser to Pulse, and a medical writer and columnist. Vincent Forte is a former GP based in Norfolk, UK
Author: Clive Handler Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1138031542 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 205
Book Description
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the world. It is largely preventable, and can certainly be delayed by attention to established risk factors. Primary care is the natural and most appropriate location for cardiovascular prevention. This accessible and practical reference and everyday manual covers the organisation of prevention services, estimating risk and using guidelines, and examines each key area with extensive use of clinical case studies. It provides the information necessary to answer the concerns of patients on areas such as cholesterol, diet, exercise, alcohol, smoking and medication. General practitioners, practice nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians and pharmacists will find this book to be an essential aid to their daily work.
Author: Imran Rafi Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1138030767 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 142
Book Description
Increasingly, primary care professionals are faced with challenges in dealing with patients who have been affected by a genetic disorder, or whose family history is of concern. A basic understanding of clinical genetics and the role of the genetics centres leads to greater confidence in the management of these patients. This book is an ideal introduction to the principles of genetics. It outlines the key influences that will affect primary care including screening programmes, the role of genetics education (such as the RCGP Genetics Curriculum) and national guidelines. It provides information on basic clinical genetics and includes some of the more common clinical genetic conditions seen in primary care, such as cystic fibrosis, breast cancer and the haemoglobinopathies. It addresses some of the key ethical issues that may be faced including patient confidentiality, the ethics of reproductive genetic medicine and relevant medico-legal cases. The wider societal impact of genetics is also discussed. An introduction to the increasing impact of genetics into primary care, this book is invaluable for every primary healthcare professional.
Author: Graham Worrall Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing ISBN: 9781846190841 Category : Respiratory infections Languages : en Pages : 170
Book Description
Acute respiratory infections make up a quarter of all primary care patient ailments. Perfect for use as a quick reference, or as a teaching aid, this book presents the best evidence on epidemiology, causes and management of the most common acute respiratory infections in primary care.
Author: Berenice Langdon Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0198719841 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 319
Book Description
Learning Microbiology through Clinical Consultation is a highly accessible text which describes the fundamentals of microbiology within the practice setting in an informative way. It is an ideal resource for medical students and newly qualified doctors, as well as anyone wishing to study medicine or preparing for medical school interviews.
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