Handbook of Emergencies in General Practice

The general practitioner is often the front-line doctor when life-threatening medical emergencies occur. This manual gives full reference support in such situations, covers on-the-spot diagnosis and treatment, and provides guidelines for referral and long-term treatment.

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This handy pocket-sized manual guides the general practitioner through the entire spectrum of emergencies in primary care, from the immediately life-threatening to the small but urgent problems that arise in general practice. Containing a wealth of practical detail, the Handbook will also be invaluable to casualty staff, GP registrars, and nurse practitioners. No health centre of Accident and Emergency Department should be without a copy. This book is intended for general practitioners and trainees, clinical medical students