<p><b>A comprehensive medical textbook taking a holistic approach to contemporary general practice</b></p> <p>Ideal for General Practitioners and medical students alike, this highly-anticipated medical reference takes an integrative approach to the diagnosis, investigation and management of health issues in the general practice environment.</p> <p><i>General Practice: The integrative approach</i> covers the philosophy underpinning modern-day general practice, including primary and secondary prevention as well as acute and chronic disease management. </p> <p>This important textbook informs doctors of potential treatment and prevention options, as well as possible pitfalls, according to the growing integrative medicine evidence base.</p> <p>The first section of <i>General Practice: The integrative approach</i> lays the foundations of integrative medicine while the second examines important medical conditions in a systems-based approach. </p> <p>Each chapter in this valuable health resource outlines required medical and consulting knowledge, while discussing physiology and pharmacological management plans of systems-based conditions. </p> <p>An evidence-based discussion of the available therapeutic options for the treatment of associated factors follows. This helps medical practitioners adapt their approach for individual patient needs. </p> <p><i>General Practice: The integrative approach</i> features contributions from experts in Chinese medicine, herbal medicine, nutritional medicine, naturopathy, and exercise therapy - all of whom incorporate their expertise into management plans that utilise multiple therapeutic modalities to achieve the best clinical outcome. </p><br><br>. incorporates evidence-based and safe therapies including conventional medical care, lifestyle interventions and complementary therapies<br>. is directed at best practice rather than alternative practice <br>. focuses on prevention and health promotion<br>. a symptomatic layout matching the approach of contemporary medical curriculum<br>. each therapeutic modality and therapeutics contributor is coded with an icon for easy modality reference<br>. a unique chapter covering medico-legal issues<br>. a ready reference herb/drug interaction chart<br>. expert authors include Dr Kerryn Phelps, well-known Australian medical practitioner and President of the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA)