It is thirty years since the first edition of this textbook was published. Since then there have been five editions, a wealth of new research and numerous new guidelines to improve the practice of evidence-based medicine. The seventh edition brings Practical General Practice right up to date with more robust guidance than has ever previously been possible.
- Bullet points for action which give the GP an immediate summary of the issues that must be covered in the consultation.
- Bullet points of the key evidence which justifies those recommendations.
- All chapters thoroughly revised, to reflect changes in the evidence, and in major guidelines, since the last edition.
- NNT values provided when available
- Appendices give the latest guidelines for management of various clinical conditions in general practice.
- New editorial team
- New research and guidelines relating to evidence-based medicine included
- Greater focus on international guidelines and opinion
- New introductory chapter, Principles and Practice of Primary Care, taking account of topics relevant to the MRCGP exam
- Appendices thoroughly revised and updated
- Many contributors new to this edition
- New chapters on Ethics, Diabetes and Long-term conditions
- Extensively revised combined chapter on palliative care and end of life issues
- Now with accompanying free e-book on Expert Consult for the first time
- Now in full colour
