Here is a truly comprehensive pocket reference for GPs, GPs in training and medical students in general practice posts. A unique handbook that covers the complete curriculum for general practice as well as including numerous items which can only be learnt in practice. It covers a whole range of topics, tried and tested, old and new to aid and abet the GP in daily working life. Alongside guidelines for evidence-based clinical practice, the book gives details of other important but time-consuming practical issues such as how to deal with confidentiality and consent, compliance, the procedures for complaints, things to include in referral letters and essentials to put in the doctor's bag. A special easy accessible section covers what to do in emergencies with algorithms for adult and paediatric advanced life support. Written by GPs for GPs in the real world the Oxford Handbook of General Practice also raises pertinent issues such as dealing with stress and what it means to enter this fascinating profession. Details of useful web sites and contact address along with an A-Z of important organizations are included to ensure this book forms a truly vital part of the GPs armoury.