Practical General Practice

Preface. Structure of the Book. Acknowledgements. Feedback and Updating. List of Contributors. List of Abbreviations. Chapter 1 - General. Chapter 2 - Infectious Diseases: Immunisation, Travel and Related Issues. Chapter 3 - Sexually Transmitted Infections. Chapter 4 - Childhood Problems. Chapter 5 - Cardiovascular Problems. Chapter 6 - Respiratory Problems. Chapter 7 - Gastroenterological Problems. Chapter 8 - Endocrine Problems. Chapter 9 - Rheumatological Problems. Chapter 10 - Neurological Problems. Chapter 11 - Gynaecological Problems. Chapter 12 - Contraception and Sexual Problems. Chapter 13 - Obstetric Problems. Chapter 14 - Urinary Problems. Chapter 15 - Surgical Problems. Chapter 16 - Psychiatric Problems. Chapter 17 - Substance Abuse. Chapter 18 - Eating Disorders. Chapter 19 - The Management of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Chapter 20 - Ear, Nose and Throat Problems. Chapter 21 - Eye Problems. Chapter 22 - Skin Problems. Chapter 23 - Allergic Problems. Chapter 24 - Older People. Chapter 25 - Disability. Chapter 26 - Haematology. Chapter 27 - Cancer and Palliative Care with Patients with Cancer. Chapter 28 - Management of Pain. Chapter 29 - Death and Bereavement. Chapter 30 - Health Promotion. Appendix 1 - Routine Scale of Immunisations. Appendix 2 - Incubation Period and Infectivity of Common Diseases. Appendix 3 - A Suggested Table of Immunisations for Travel. Appendix 4 - Notification of Infectious Diseases. Appendix 5 - Child Health Promotion. Appendix 6 - Stages of Child Development. Appendix 7 - Stages of Puberty. Appendix 8 - Predicted Normal Peak Flow Values in Children (Under 15 Years of Age). Appendix 9 - Peak Expiatory Flow in Normal Subjects. Appendix 10 - FEV/FVC Charts. Appendix 11a - Summary of Stepwise Management in Adults. Appendix 11b - Summary of Stepwise MAnagement in Children Aged 5-12 Years. Appendix 11c - Summary of Stepwise Management in Children Under 5. Appendix 11d - Management of Acute Severe Asthma in Adults in General Practice. Appendix 11e - Management of Acute Asthma in Children in General Practice. Appendix 12 - Pill Ladders. Appendix 13 - Obstetrical Table. Appendix 14 - Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Appendix 15 - Admission Procedures for Patients with Mental Health Problems. Appendix 16 - The Early Warning Form for Use in Psychotic Illness. Appendix 17 - International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). Appendix 18 - Body Mass Index. Appendix 19 - Reference Ranges for Young Adults. Appendix 20 - Dermatomes and Myotomes. Appendix 21 - Testing Peripheral Nerves. Appendix 22 - Drug Levels. Appendix 23 - Suggestions for Monitoring Patients Taking Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs. Appendix 24 - Problems Associated with Specific Causes of Disability. Appendix 25 - The Community Dependency Index. Appendix 26 - Nottingham Extended Activities of Daily Living Questionnaire (EADL). Appendix 27 - Drug Stabilities in Syringe Drivers. Appendix 28 - An Example of the Mini Mental State Examination. Appendix 29 - Checklist Guide to the Review of a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis. Appendix 30 - Summary of the Criteria to Determine Eligibility for Treatment Using Interferon Beta and Glatiramer Acetate for People with MS within the 'Risk-Sharing Scheme'. Appendix 31 - Guidelines for the Urgent Referral of Patients with Suspected Cancer. Appendix 32 - Conversion table to Assist in a Decision about Methodone Dosage According to a Patient's Current Opiate Use. Index.