Practical General Practice: Guidelines for Effective Clinical Management - Brossura

Khot, Alex; Polmear, Andrew

Brossura

ISBN 10: 075068867X ISBN 13: 9780750688673

Casa editrice: Butterworth-Heinemann Medical, 2006

Riassunto

This title has been prepared by general practitioners working in the UK. Practical General Practice is the leading guide to clinical management in primary care. It takes the form of a manual that can be used by the GP during consultation, but its recommendations are backed by the latest research evidence, so that it also serves as a GP's way into the general practice literature. Unlike other evidence-based guidance that is available either online or in paper format, it has an underlying structure which allows the GP to see immediately what treatment is recommended and why. Furthermore, those recommendations are concrete and specific, rather than a list of possibilities that the GP might wish to consider. The 5th edition has not only updated the material in the previous edition but has added new sections: for example, on chronic fatigue syndrome, eating disorders, MRSA, and domestic violence.

• 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
• Totally new sections: domestic violence, MRSA, eating disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, male hypogonadism, Addison's disease, hypercalcaemia.
• Accompanying website, http://www.practicalgeneralpractice.co.uk

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Contenuti

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.

Product Description

Book by Khot MA MB BChir DCH Alex Polmear MA MSC FRCP

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Butterworth-Heinemann Medical
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 075068867X
• ISBN 13: 9780750688673
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero edizione: 5
• Numero di pagine: 672
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile