Libri di John Murtagh

Sold worldwide and translated into 13 languages, John Murtagh’s General Practice is widely recognised as the gold standard reference for general practice and primary health care. Its emphasis on the importance of clinical reasoning, early diagnosis and treatment makes this the essential reference for medical students, trainees and general practitioners.  Written by renowned general practitioners and educators, and with all content reviewed for currency by leading experts, the eighth edition provides fundamental knowledge and skills required for the challenging field of general practice.  Key features: •Diagnostic strategy models for common presenting problems, including diagnostic triads •Clinical frameworks, including management and treatment •Evidence-based research, with all content reviewed for currency by leading experts •Extensive coverage of mental health, health promotion, women’s health, and paediatric and geriatric care  New to this edition: •New chapters on obesity, mood disorders, breast disorders, and traveller’s health and tropical medicine •Updated and new information on genetic disorders, chronic pain and infectious diseases, including acute respiratory distress syndrome with reference to coronaviruses and COVID-19 •Restructure of table of contents to allow for easier navigation

First published in 1992 and now in its eighth edition, Murtagh’s Patient Education is the proven international standard for patient education material. This tried-and-tested resource provides general practitioners, general practice nurses, registrars and pharmacists with accurate and accessible information to distribute to patients. Written in simple non-technical language, the information on each condition is presented in a concise, friendly, single-page format so it can be easily photocopied or printed and distributed to patients to help them understand and manage their medical condition. Among the 19 new topics in this edition are: • the infections—listeria, toxoplasmosis and Zika virus • the genetic disorders—cystic fibrosis and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) • body mass index and a BMI ready reckoner. Most of the existing sheets have been revised, including major updates to women’s health topics such as domestic violence, the combined pill, endometriosis, cervical cancer screening and HPV. There is also an expanded mental health section which now includes information about drugs of addiction. • fertility awareness and family planning.