<p>This book contains forewords by Chris Del Mar and James Hutchinson respectively - Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Australia; Chief of Infectious Diseases Control, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. Acute respiratory infections make up a quarter of all primary care consultations. This book is the ideal quick reference and teaching aid. In presenting best evidence on the epidemiology, causes and management of the most common acute respiratory infections, this book gathers together a wealth of previously scattered original research and information and offers solutions for practical application. It is concise, clear and easy to use. Primary care professionals, including doctors, nurses and health visitors will find it invaluable, as will general practitioners in training. 'There is much more to these diseases than most of us realise. It will not take you long to find fascinating and useful material here. It makes for a very interesting read. The evidence about management, as well as diagnosis, is very important. Acute respiratory infection is one of the famously important areas in which mistaken beliefs by not only our patients, but also us doctors, of the benefits of antibiotics makes to the contribution of bacterial resistance. Graham Worrall has highlighted new forms of treatment we often forget when we reach for the pad to write another 'safety' prescription for antibiotic. There is a wealth of information here.' - Chris Del Mar, in his Foreword. 'An objective, thoughtful treatment of a subject that accounts for a large part of a primary care physician's working life but inexplicably little of his or her training. Thorough evaluation of the literature, often exposing huge gaps in the study of these extremely common conditions, will serve as an impetus for study and a guide to rational decision-making. The straightforward approach with excellent practical distillations of the evidence and resulting recommendations is perfect for the busy physician or busy student. As someone who teaches medical students about infections I have longed for a concise resource to support my efforts at encouraging prudent antibiotic prescription for respiratory tract infections. I long no more.' - James Hutchinson, in his Foreword.</p>

There's a Lot of it About: v. 2, Private Life

Medical Books

Del Mar, Chris

Worrall, Graham

Donaldson, Sir Liam

Medicine

CRC-Press

This practical guide provides GPs, practice managers and members of the primary care team with the tools to manage the stresses and conflict in general practice. All the necessary skills are covered including negotiating, dealing with anger, handling criticism and change management. Filled with practical examples and exercises, referenced throughout and with recommended reading lists at the end of each chapter, it encourages the reader to invest in their own personal and professional development. 'This is a time of uncertainty and change for managers in all sectors of healthcare. This book can be of enormous support for managers in finding a more positive way forward. It describes in detail the components of assertiveness, what they actually mean and the influences they have in carrying out the manager's job. It systematically works through how to adjust behaviour to optimise performance and job satisfaction. It is possible to select a specific topic to expand understanding and to use the exercises to practise their application. This book will provide managers with the opportunity to progress assertively in the changing world around them.' - From the Foreword by Brenda Sawyer

Assertiveness and the Manager's Job: Radcliffe Primary Care Series

Self-Help

Donaldson, R.J.

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