Symptom Sorter, Third Edition

by Vincent Forte (Author), Keith Hopcraft (Author)

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  Paperback
  2007

  $4.20

  Life would be much simpler for GPs if patients presented with diagnoses. Unfortunately, they do not: they present with symptoms which are frequently vague, sometimes multiple and often obscure. Most clinical texts adopt a diagnosis rather than a symptom based approach. Symptom Sorter redressed the balance and quickly became a key book in primary care. This new edition is fully updated and expanded, and still offers the same concise and practical guidance. New topics include - anal itching, anal swelling, crying babies, eyelid problems, facial rashes and leg ulcers. It presents differentials, distinguishing features, possible investigations and key points, with tips and warnings, for over 100 symptoms commonly seen in primary care. All general practitioners, especially GP trainers, GP registrars, young principals, nurse practitioners and A&E nurses will find this book an invaluable ready reference.

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  Paperback
  2003

  $3.25

  Life would be much simpler for GPs if patients presented with diagnoses. Unfortunately, they do not - they present with symptoms which are frequently vague, sometimes multiple and occasionally obscure. This text offers a comprehensive. alphabetical guide to the common symptoms encountered in primary care. This updated second edition includes nine new symptoms including infertility, double vision and epigastric pain. Emphasis is placed on easy-to-read practical information with a standard layout for each symptom. Each symptom comprises: an overview; differential diagnosis; ready reckoner; investigations; top tips; and red flags (cautions and warnings) for over 100 symptoms commonly seen in primary care. This text should be of interest to general practitioners, especially GP trainers, GP registrars, young principals and nurse practitioners.

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  Hardcover
  1999

  $3.25

  In this new edition, the information contained in both the first edition and Making Sense of the New Contract has been brought up to date. It interprets the prose of the Statement of Fees and Allowances ( The Red Book ), and identifies the opportunities and pitfalls of general practice which may otherwise be overlooked by busy GPs and practice managers.