TY - BOOK AU - Simon,Chantal AU - Everitt,Hazel AU - Dorp,Francoise van AU - Schroeder,Knut TI - Oxford handbook of general practice T2 - Oxford handbooks SN - 9780199236107 (pbk.) : AV - R729.5.G4 O95 2010 U1 - 616 22 PY - 2010/// CY - Oxford PB - Oxford University Press KW - Physicians (General practice) KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Primary care (Medicine) KW - Practice KW - Family medicine KW - Family Practice KW - Handbooks KW - Evidence-Based Medicine KW - Primary Health Care KW - Handbook N1 - Formerly CIP; Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - "The Oxford Handbook of General Practice has been a lifeline for busy GPs since the first edition published in 2002. Covering the whole of general practice, with hands-on advice from experienced practitioners, this essential handbook provides rapid access to information to help with any day-to-day problems which might arise in general practice. The new third edition takes into account the significant changes in primary care since publication of the second edition in 2005. Written in line with the new GP curriculum, the authors have provided new material on the GP contract, foundation level doctors in general practice, and training for general practice. All chapters have been completely revised and updated with input from a team of specialist reviewers and contributors. The chapter on child health has been radically updated and specific chapters have now been dedicated to pregnancy and contraception/sexual health. The handbook also includes quick reference practical management boxes for pediatric and elderly patients, a plate section of color images, and reference to online guidelines and resources"--Provided by publisher; This handbook covers practical issues, such as how to deal with confidentiality, compliance, complaints, and referral letters as well as clinical medicine. It also raises issues such as dealing with stress and entering the profession ER -