Written as a concise introduction to general practice, this book combines a scientific approach, based on the author's own research, with numerous case histories. The author tackles the problems of teaching and learning in general practice, discusses the the organization and characteristics of primary care, and describes with numerous examples the special skills required for history taking, physical examination, problem solving and making a prognosis. He also addresses prevention, continuing care, terminal care, and the role of the primary care team.

Table of Contents

Teaching and learning in general practice; primary medical care; the characteristics of general practice; problem solving; history taking; the physical examination; prognosis; prevention, health education, and the primary care team; treatment.