Awarded First Prize, in the Primary health care category, at the 2013 BMA Medical Book Awards.

Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, this brand new title provides a highly illustrated introduction to the full range of essential primary care presentations, grouped by system, so you'll know exactly where to find the information you need, and be perfectly equipped to make the most of your GP attachment.

General Practice at a Glance:

• Is comprehensively illustrated throughout with over 60 full-page colour illustrations
• Takes a symptoms-based approach which mirrors the general practice curriculum
• Offers 'one-stop' coverage of musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, reproductive, urinary, endocrine and digestive presentations
• Highlights the interrelations between primary and secondary care
• Includes sample questions to ask during history taking and examination
• Features 'red flags' to highlight symptoms or signs which must not be missed

This accessible introduction and revision aid will help all medical students and junior doctors develop an understanding of the nature and structure of primary care, and hit the ground running on the general practice attachment.

About the Author

Paul Booton is Professor of General Practice and Primary Care at St George's, University of London, and formerly Director of Primary Care Education, Imperial College, London

Carol Cooper is Honorary Teaching Fellow, Department of Primary Care and Public Health at Imperial College Medical School, London, and a General Practitioner

Graham Easton is Deputy Director of Primary Care Education, Department of Primary Care and Public Health at Imperial College Medical School, London, and a General Practitioner

Margaret Harper is Honorary Teaching Fellow, Department of Primary Care and Public Health at Imperial College Medical School, London, and a General Practitioner

Reviews

"A comprehensive guide on history taking, diagnosis and treatment in primary care, useful for written and clinical examinations alike. In particular, the use of high yield schematics throughout - from contraceptive methods and ear and eye symptoms, to the acute abdomen and gynaecological cancer epidemiology - differentiates this text from the rest." (Mobolaji O. Ajekigbe, Imperial College London)

"This is a valuable book for young clinicians and students of all disciplines. It is intuitive and provides much teaching material for patients." (Doody's)

"It will help you develop an understanding of the nature and structure of primary care." (Student BMA News)

"I think it is a fantastic book. I will be recommending it to medical students and other GP registrars. It is a lovely summary of general practice. The authors are obviously very experienced and have managed to distil the real 'need to know' facts in a highly reader friendly and engaging way. I would recommend every practice should have a copy of this text. Medical students will find it really useful for exam revision and not just during a GP placement. It's a really reader-friendly, clear book. It does not scrimp on the medical facts or lose anything by being so slim and lightweight. I think it is priced perfectly for its intended market. The diagrams and illustrations are particularly good and relevant: it's an excellent revision text for students. It is very difficult to pick out any weaknesses based on its intended audience. I was thoroughly impressed with this book. I though from the style it was going to be a little too basic but it certainly is not. Particularly noteworthy are the illustrations which are highly relevant and clear. The inclusion of photographs makes this text stand out from other similar texts on the market. A far more engaging and informative read than other stodgy textbooks on the same topic. I would have no hesitation in recommending this to medical and GP registrars." (2013 BMA Medical Book Awards)

Book Information
ISBN 9780470655511
Author Paul Booton
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 526g
Dimensions(mm) 276mm * 221mm * 8mm