John Murtaghs General Practice is widely recognised as the gold standard reference for general practice and primary health care. Its emphasis on the importance of clinical reasoning,early diagnosis and treatment makes this the essential reference for medical students, trainees and general practitioners.

Presented in alphabetical order and in a convenient pocket-sized format, John Murtaghs General Practice Companion Handbook 8e summarises key content from the main book. It is an accessible, trusted and portable source of information for medical students and experienced professionals.

John Murtagh is Emeritus Professor in General Practice at Monash University; Professional Fellow of General Practice at the University of Melbourne; and Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Graduate School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame.

Clare Murtagh is a general practitioner in Sydney.She holds postgraduate qualifications in Dermatology, Medical Education, and Sexual and Reproductive Health.