Continuity of care and the primary healthcare team
Continuity of Care A major benefit of our primary care system is to be able to provide care continuously over a number of years, building a history of the health…
Significant event analysis, audit and research
These three related activities have the common goal of improving practice for the benefit of patients. Significant event analysis (SEA) gives you a structure to ask questions about and learn…
Why do patients consult?
As a GP this is a fascinating question. Some patients seem to come in with trivia while others sit at home with chest pain determined not to worry the doctor….
Preventive medicine
Preventive Medicine in General Practice Preventive medicine focuses on the prevention of illness, promotion of health and prolongation of life. GPs have a crucial role in all three processes and,…
Bones, Joints, and Soft-Tissue Tumors
26 Bones, Joints, and Soft-Tissue Tumors PBD7 and PBD8 Chapter 26: Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissue Tumors BP7 and BP8 Chapter 21: The Musculoskeletal System 1 A 60-year-old woman comes…
The Female Genital Tract
22 The Female Genital Tract PBD7 and PBD8 Chapter 22: The Female Genital Tract BP7 and BP8 Chapter 19: Female Genital System and Breast 1 A 24-year-old woman experiences sudden…
Diseases of Infancy and Childhood
10 Diseases of Infancy and Childhood PBD7 and PBD8 Chapter 10: Diseases of Infancy and Childhood BP7 and BP8 Chapter 7: Genetic and Pediatric Diseases 1 A 20-year-old woman gives…
