By
Kerryn Phelps, MBBS(Syd), FRACGP, FAMA, AM, Conjoint Professor, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of NSW
Craig Hassed, Senior Clinical Lecturer, Deputy Head of Department, Department of General Practice, Monash University
Description
A comprehensive medical textbook taking a holistic approach to contemporary general practice
Ideal for General
Practitioners and medical students alike, this highly-anticipated medical reference takes an integrative approach to the diagnosis, investigation
and management of health issues in the general practice environment.
General Practice: The integrative approach covers
the philosophy underpinning modern-day general practice, including primary and secondary prevention as well as acute and chronic disease
management.
This important textbook informs doctors of potential treatment and prevention options, as well as possible pitfalls,
according to the growing integrative medicine evidence base.
The first section of
General Practice: The integrative approach
lays the foundations of integrative medicine while the second examines important medical conditions in a systems-based approach.
Each chapter in this valuable health resource outlines required medical and consulting knowledge, while discussing physiology and
pharmacological management plans of systems-based conditions.
An evidence-based discussion of the available therapeutic options
for the treatment of associated factors follows. This helps medical practitioners adapt their approach for individual patient needs.
General Practice: The integrative approach features contributions from experts in Chinese medicine, herbal medicine,
nutritional medicine, naturopathy, and exercise therapy - all of whom incorporate their expertise into management plans that utilise
multiple therapeutic modalities to achieve the best clinical outcome.
