Textbook of family medicine - McWhinney, Ian R.; Freeman, Thomas, 1948 (Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009)
The origins of family medicine -- Principles of family medicine -- I llness in the community -- A profile of family practice -- Philosophica l and scientific foundations of family medicine -- Illness, suffering, and healing -- Doctor-patient communication -- Clinical method -- The e nhancement of health and the prevention of disease -- The family in hea lth and disease -- Acute sore throat -- Headache -- Fatigue -- Hyperten sion -- Diabetes -- Home care -- Records -- Consultation and referral - - The health professions -- The community service network -- Alternativ e or complementary medicine -- Practice management -- Continuing self-e ducation -- Research in family practice.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Family medicine -- Textbooks; Family Practice