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This second edition addresses the clinical problems encountered by primary care physicians in the office or community practice of adult medicine. It has been updated to reflect the latest in primary care medicine. The text includes comprehensive information on aspects of medicine that confront physicians in primary care practice and contains practical guidelines for diagnosis, consultations and management of care. The authors emphasize the practical aspects of therapy and cost-effective strategies for management, including sample protocols for efficient work-ups. Chapters are included on interviewing and management of family problems, and the concept of patient education is featured. New sections are included on women's health and rural health, and the behavioural medicine section and managed care guides have been expanded upon. Common emergencies such as poisoning and muscuskeletal injuries are discussed.