Life would be much simpler for GPs if patients presented with diagnoses. Unfortunately, patients instead present with symptoms that are frequently vague, sometimes multiple and often obscure. Most clinical texts adopt a diagnosis rather than a symptom based approach. Across its four editions, Symptom Sorter has redressed this balance, becoming an essential reference book in primary care. Covering over 100 of the symptoms most commonly found in primary care, this latest, fully updated edition features new entries including failure to thrive and febrile children, anxiety, hip and knee pain, and mouth lumps and marks, all explored through the 'red flags', 'top tips' and 'ready reckoner' format for sorting symptoms that has made previous editions so popular and respected. All general practitioners, especially GP trainers, GP registrars, young principals, nurse practitioners and A&E nurses will find this book an invaluable reference. From reviews of previous editions: 'Essential for all GPs, trainers and registrars. Great value and a superb practical book. Five stars!' DOCTOR 'This is the one book I would like to take into the consulting room.' LONDON CALLING 'If you have this book in your room, and you consult it every day, my guess is that you will do at least one thing better every day, and, maybe many more. If that is not a recommedation for a book, then I don't know what is.' WORK BASED LEARNING IN PRIMARY CARE 'A classic general practice book.' FAMILY MEDICINE 'A very useful reference tool. Very user friendly and informative. A valuable asset for any practice library. It is one of the most well used books on my shelf.' BEDS AND HERTS FACULTY NEWS ________________________________ Highly Commended - BMA Medical Book Awards 2004 (Second Edition) Commended - BMA Medical Book Awards 2008 (Third Edition)

Product Description: This book collects the very best of the popular Tony Copperfield articles, each around 500 words and published in the last couple of years in Doctor Magazine . They verbalise what many GPs are afraid to say out loud in a very witty and humorous style much loved amongst GPs...read more

Offers a series of flow charts explaining the possible causes of common symptoms that afflict women, and provides information on when females should see a doctor and how to treat common conditions themselves.

Offers a series of flow charts explaining the possible causes of common symptoms that afflict men, and provides information on when males should see a doctor and how to treat common conditions themselves.

Offers a series of flow charts explaining the possible causes of common symptoms that afflict men, and provides information on when males should see a doctor and how to treat common conditions themselves.

Product Description: Most books on women's health preach a boring life of abstinence, purity, and no fun. However, just now and then, when a symptom does start worrying you, but you've got no time to see a doctor, check out this book. The flowcharts will tell you within seconds, what's wrong with you, whether you need a doctor, or just an early night...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This book provides practical guidelines for all those who in the course of their work are involved in the terminal care of children or supporting those affected by the death of a child. It sets out to provide the knowledge and reassurance to help them respond appropriately and aims to inspire the reader to deal confidently with bereavement and grief...read more

Product Description: The first edition of the Handbook for Housemen proved a huge success with newly qualified doctors, bridging the gap between the knowledge required to pass finals and the skills needed to survive the reality of ward work. This new edition has been expanded to embrace new attitudes and new areas of emphasis: career planning, communication, and financial aspects of house jobs...read more