Textbook of Family Practice

New Edition of the premier family practice text - completely revised and updated. This comprehensive reference now features a more concise format - so readers have fast access to the definitive, practice-applicable information they need most. Its 66 chapters cover the diseases and disorders that are most frequently encountered by the practising physician. The book emphasizes the prevention of disease by focusing on the diagnosis of problems before symptoms create an identifiable pattern. Features: * Each clinical chapter is written by a sub-specialist and a family physician to ensure clinical relevance * Atlas-quality illustrations clarify the subject matter * Numerous tables summarise diagnostic issues, medication and tretament decisions * Completely updated information on contemporary topics such a substance abuse and computers in the office * Significantly new information on Infectious Diseases, Office Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Endocrinology, and Psychiatric problems
 
New Edition of the premier family practice text - completely revised and updated. This comprehensive reference now features a more concise format - so readers have fast access to the definitive, practice-applicable information they need most. Its 66 chapters cover the diseases and disorders that are most frequently encountered by the practising physician. The book emphasizes the prevention of disease by focusing on the diagnosis of problems before symptoms create an identifiable pattern. Features: * Each clinical chapter is written by a sub-specialist and a family physician to ensure clinical relevance * Atlas-quality illustrations clarify the subject matter * Numerous tables summarise diagnostic issues, medication and tretament decisions * Completely updated information on contemporary topics such a substance abuse and computers in the office * Significantly new information on Infectious Diseases, Office Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Endocrinology, and Psychiatric problems