Symptom Sorter

‘…approaches the consultation intuitively … The book oozes with patience for the patient and for the reader. What better prescription for the clinic could the practitioner need?’ 
Glycosmedia (of the Fifth Edition) 
‘… this is a book worth having available at the point of care for health professionals, including doctors, nurses, undergraduates and postgraduates, to help them make sense of common symptoms. With the help of the authors’ opinions in combination with our own experience we should then be able to make better clinical decisions.’ 
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal (of the Fourth Edition) 
Across its six editions, Symptom Sorter has excelled in redressing the balance between symptoms and diagnoses to become the essential handbook to accompany the consultation in primary care. 
Presenting a multitude of symptoms commonly encountered in primary care, these are meticulously explored using the red flags, top tips and ready reckoner format for sorting symptoms that have made previous editions so popular and respected. This revised and updated sixth edition includes several new chapters and features expanded coverage of paediatric symptoms. 
Key features: 
· Fully updated, with ‘investigations’ sections amended in line with latest guidelines and significant revisions throughout 
· Brand new chapters on acute abdominal pain in childhood, hand and wrist swellings, diarrhoea in children, loin pain, rectal bleeding in children, vomiting in babies, skinfold rash and dysuria 
· Consistent and logical presentation enables speedy access 
· Replicates accurately the experience in the consultation or clinic 
An invaluable reference for all general practitioners, especially GP trainers and registrars, this new edition of Symptom Sorter is also highly recommended for advanced nurse practitioners, A&E nurses and pharmacists requiring a concise, easy-to-use guide. 
The authors: 
Keith Hopcroft is a GP in Basildon, Essex, UK, an associate trainer, an editorial adviser to Pulse, and a medical writer and columnist. 
Vincent Forte is a former GP based in Norfolk, UK

Medical Books

Hopcroft, Keith

Forte, Vincent

Nursing

CRC-Press

Symptom Sorter, Fifth Edition

This book, originally serialised, in a different form, in Doctor magazine, analyses a multitude of symptoms commonly seen in primary care and, for each, presents differentials, distinguishing features, possible investigations and key points.

Life would be much simpler for GPs if patients presented with diagnoses. Unfortunately, they do not: they present with symptoms which are frequently vague, sometimes multiple and often obscure. Most clinical texts adopt a diagnosis rather than a symptom based approach. "Symptom Sorter" redressed the balance and quickly became a key book in primary care. This new edition is fully updated and expanded, and still offers the same concise and practical guidance. New topics include - anal itching, anal swelling, crying babies, eyelid problems, facial rashes and leg ulcers. It presents differentials, distinguishing features, possible investigations and key points, with tips and warnings, for over 100 symptoms commonly seen in primary care. All general practitioners, especially GP trainers, GP registrars, young principals, nurse practitioners and A&amp;E nurses will find this book an invaluable ready reference.

Symptom Sorter, Third Edition

Medicine

Life would be much simpler for GPs if patients presented with diagnoses. Unfortunately, patients instead present with symptoms that are frequently vague, sometimes multiple and often obscure. Most clinical texts adopt a diagnosis rather than a symptom based approach. Across its four editions, Symptom Sorter has redressed this balance, becoming an essential reference book in primary care. Covering over 100 of the symptoms most commonly found in primary care, this latest, fully updated edition features new entries including failure to thrive and febrile children, anxiety, hip and knee pain, and mouth lumps and marks, all explored through the 'red flags', 'top tips' and 'ready reckoner' format for sorting symptoms that has made previous editions so popular and respected. All general practitioners, especially GP trainers, GP registrars, young principals, nurse practitioners and A&E nurses will find this book an invaluable reference. From reviews of previous editions: 'Essential for all GPs, trainers and registrars. Great value and a superb practical book. Five stars!' DOCTOR 'This is the one book I would like to take into the consulting room.' LONDON CALLING 'If you have this book in your room, and you consult it every day, my guess is that you will do at least one thing better every day, and, maybe many more. If that is not a recommedation for a book, then I don't know what is.' WORK BASED LEARNING IN PRIMARY CARE 'A classic general practice book.' FAMILY MEDICINE 'A very useful reference tool. Very user friendly and informative. A valuable asset for any practice library. It is one of the most well used books on my shelf.' BEDS AND HERTS FACULTY NEWS ________________________________ Highly Commended - BMA Medical Book Awards 2004 (Second Edition) Commended - BMA Medical Book Awards 2008 (Third Edition)

Symptom Sorter, Fourth Edition

This book provides practical guidelines for all those who in the course of their work are involved in the terminal care of children or supporting those affected by the death of a child. It sets out to provide the knowledge and reassurance to help them respond appropriately and aims to inspire the reader to deal confidently with bereavement and grief. It should therefore be of interest to health professionals and students as well as a wider audience including emergency services personnel, the police and teachers.

The GP Guide to Secondary Care Investigations

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Highly Commended, BMA Medical Book Awards 2015 Across its five editions, Symptom Sorter has excelled in redressing the balance between symptoms and diagnoses to become the essential reference book in primary care.. Presenting a multitude of symptoms commonly encountered in primary care, this fully revised and greatly expanded edition features brand new chapters on visual disturbances, hand and wrist pain and abnormal movements. In addition, the text also features carefully revised chapters on thirst, loss of consciousness and coughs in both adults and children. These are meticulously explored using the red flags, top tips and ready reckoner format for sorting symptoms that have made previous editions so popular and respected. An invaluable reference for all general practitioners, especially GP trainers and registrars, this new edition of Symptom Sorter is also highly recommended for Nurse Practitioners and A&amp;E nurses requiring a concise, easy-to-use guide. Highly Commended – BMA Medical Book Awards 2004 (2e) Commended – BMA Medical Book Awards 2008 (3e)

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Symptom Sorter

Symptom Sorter

Symptom Sorter, Fifth Edition

Symptom Sorter, Third Edition

Symptom Sorter, Fourth Edition

The GP Guide to Secondary Care Investigations

Symptom Sorter, Fifth Edition