Weight problems and eating disorders
chapter 47 Weight problems and eating disorders INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW Eating disorders are characterised by a preoccupation with thoughts about body weight, food, eating or exercise and a need for…
Palliative medicine
chapter 39 Palliative medicine INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW In the mind of the general public, palliative care is commonly equated with terminal care, and many members of the medical community no…
Geriatric medicine
chapter 57 Geriatric medicine INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW The world’s population is ageing rapidly, particularly in developed countries, where life expectancy is over 80 years for women and just under 80…
Herb–drug interactions
chapter 5 Herb–drug interactions INTRODUCTION Complementary medicines such as herbal medicines are available through a variety of channels such as supermarkets, pharmacies, health-food stores, clinic rooms, internet sites and mail…
Exercise as therapy
chapter 9 Exercise as therapy INTRODUCTION Exercise science is a large and growing body of knowledge about the acute and chronic effects of physical activity on health, structure and function….
Erectile dysfunction
chapter 49 Erectile dysfunction INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW Erectile dysfunction (ED) was defined by the 1992 National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Panel on Impotence as the persistent inability to achieve…
Domestic violence
chapter 59 Domestic violence INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW In the past decade, domestic violence has been recognised as a health problem resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. It is a serious…
Pregnancy and antenatal care
chapter 54 Pregnancy and antenatal care INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW General practitioners see patients throughout their life cycle, and integrative healthcare begins before conception and continues throughout pregnancy. Depending on your…
