Clare Murtagh

For over 30 years, John Murtagh’s General Practice has been 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 all medical students, trainees and general practitioners. Presented in alphabetical order and in a convenient pocket-sized format, John Murtagh’s General Practice Companion Handbook 9e summarises key content from the main book. It is an accessible, trusted and portable source of information for medical students and experienced professionals.

For over 30 years, John Murtagh’s General Practice has been 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 all medical students, trainees and general practitioners. Written by renowned general practitioners and educators, and with all content reviewed for currency by leading experts, the nineth edition continues to provide fundamental knowledge and skills required for the challenging field of general practice. Key features: Diagnostic strategy models for common presenting problems, including diagnostic triads Clinical frameworks, including management and treatment Updated and new content on all common presenting symptoms, with supporting evidence-based research Expansion of viral conditions, including COVID-19 and management of long COVID, respiratory syncytial virus, influenza syndromes and Monkey pox virus Extensive coverage of mental health, disease management, emergency care, women’s health, and paediatric and geriatric care

John Murtagh’s General Practice is widely recognised as the gold standard reference and most influential publication for general practice and primary health care, both for doctors already established in practice and those starting out in their careers. Now in its 7th edition, this Companion Handbook refines the content from the main book. Presented in a searchable A–Z order, this accompanying book is an accessible, trusted and portable source of information for medical students and experienced professionals.