Ebook Murtagh S Patient Education

First published in 1992 and now in its eighth edition, Murtagh’s Patient Education is the proven international standard for patient education material. This tried-and-tested resource provides general practitioners, general practice nurses, registrars and pharmacists with accurate and accessible information to distribute to patients. Written in simple non-technical language, the information on each condition is presented in a concise, friendly, single-page format so it can be easily photocopied or printed and distributed to patients to help them understand and manage their medical condition. Among the 19 new topics in this edition are: • the infections—listeria, toxoplasmosis and Zika virus • the genetic disorders—cystic fibrosis and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) • body mass index and a BMI ready reckoner. Most of the existing sheets have been revised, including major updates to women’s health topics such as domestic violence, the combined pill, endometriosis, cervical cancer screening and HPV. There is also an expanded mental health section which now includes information about drugs of addiction. • fertility awareness and family planning.

First published in 1992 and now in its seventh edition, Murtagh's Patient Education is the proven international standard for patient education material. This tried-and-tested resource provides GPs, general practice nurses, registrars and pharmacists with accurate, accessible information to distribute to patients. Written in simple, non-technical language, information on each condition is presented in a concise, friendly, single-page format so it can be easily photocopied or printed and distributed to patients to help them understand and manage their medical condition. Among the 22 new topics in this latest edition are: • The Australian National Immunisation Program Schedule • Ovarian cancer • Dengue fever • Advanced care planning. Most of the existing sheets have been revised, including major updates to women's health topics such as Cystitis, Dysmenorrhoea and Endometriosis, and comprehensive coverage of Cervical Cancer screening replaces Pap Test from the previous edition. A reorganisation of content has also created a Mental Health section.

John Murtagh's Patient Education provides general practitioners, general practice nurses, registrars and pharmacists with accurate and accessible information to distribute to patients. Each condition is presented in simple non-technical language and in a single-page format so it can be easily photocopied or printed and distributed to patients to help them understand and manage their medical condition.

A Doody's Core Title for 2011! Patient Education is an essential aid for general practitioners and health, community and medical workers to educate their patients on common medical conditions. Unique in concept when it was first published in 1992, it is now one of the most popular patient education materials used by Australian GPs and has set the standard for patient education material in Australia. Written in simple, non-technical language, these practical information sheets can be given to patients by their GPs and health practitioners to help them understand and manage their medical conditions. Providing only essential information in a concise and user-friendly format, this book has proven to be an excellent educational tool for patients. Each condition is presented on one page so it can be easily photocopied and distributed to patients. The book covers a broad cross-section of ailments, ranging from bow legs and snoring, to issues such as COPD, hypertension and child immunisations. Now in its fifth edition, this highly practical medical title has been thoroughly updated and revised. It includes 51 new conditions, making this a comprehensive collection of over 300 conditions GPs treat across the lifespan. This includes both medical and topical social issues such as: — breastfeeding — postnatal depression — meningococcal meningitis — prostate problems — osteoarthritis — hypertension — anxiety

This well-established, thoroughly updated Australian medical title is a collection of patient education sheets on common medical conditions written in simple non-technical language. This new edition contains 40 to 50 new conditions covering such topical issues as meningococcus and anthrax.

Aid for GPs, health, community and medical workers to educate patients on common medical conditions. --Provided by publisher. Written in simple, non-technical language, each condition is presented on one page so it can be easily photocopied and distributed to patients to help them understand and manage their medical condition, providing essential information in a concise and user-friendly format. Now in its fifth edition, this highly practical medical title has been thoroughly updated and revised. It includes 51 new conditions and completely revised illustrations, making this a comprehensive collection of over 300 conditions GPs treat across the lifespan. --BOOK JACKET. Table of Contents: Pt. 1. Stages of human development 1. Marriage 2. Pregnancy and postnatal care 3. Children's health 4. Adolescent health 5. Women's health 6. Men's health 7. The elderly Pt. 2. General health 8. Prevention 9. Infections 10. Eye disorders 11. Musculoskeletal disorders 12. Common general problems.

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.