The Oxford Handbook of General Practice is an essential piece of kit for anyone working in a GP practice. It includes vital clinical information and invaluable practical guidance from experienced GPs. Revised and updated throughout, the new edition captures the latest wave of changes in structure and management across general practice.

• 1: What is general practice?


• 2: Practice management


• 3: Consulting with patients


• 4: Social aspects of primary care


• 5: Medicines and prescribing


• 6: Minor surgery


• 7: Healthy living


• 8: Chronic disease and elderly care


• 9: Cardiology and vascular disease


• 10: Respiratory medicine


• 11: Endocrinology


• 12: Gastrointestinal medicine


• 13: Renal medicine and urology


• 14: Musculoskeletal problems


• 15: Neurology


• 16: Dermatology


• 17: Infectious disease


• 18: Haematology and immunology


• 19: Breast disease


• 20: Gynaecology


• 21: Sexual health and contraception


• 22: Pregnancy


• 23: Child health


• 24: Ear, nose, and throat


• 25: Ophthalmology


• 26: Mental health


• 27: Cancer care


• 28: Palliative care


• 29: Emergencies in general practice

Dr Chantal Simon is a General Practitioner, Programme Lead for Physician's Associate Studies at Bournemouth University, and Medical Director for Professional Development, RCGP, UK.
Dr Hazel Everitt is Professor of Primary Care Research, School of Primary Care, Population Health and Medical Education, University of Southampton.
Dr Francoise van Dorp is a General Practitioner in Wiltshire, UK.
Dr Nazia Hussain is a General Practitioner in Gwent, South Wales, UK.
Dr Emma Nash is a GP Partner at the Westlands Medical Centre, Portchester, and GP Lead for Mental Health, Fareham & Gosport and South Eastern Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Groups, UK.
Dr Danielle Peet is a General Practitioner in Manchester, UK.