A well-established guide for all GP's in practice or in training, it has been expanded and updated throughout for this new edition. Key references guide the reader to the research literature, systematic reviews and national guidelines. An essential purchase for all GPs in practice and training, Practical General Practice also forms an ideal basis for structuring registrar tutorials. NEW TO THE 3RD EDITION: Haematology; Eating disorders; Emergency treatments; Mental handicap; Physical handicap; Orthopaedics; Psychosomatic medicine; Ethnic medicine; Dietetics; Social medicine; The immunosuppressed patient.