The Origins of Family Medicine

Abstract

Fourth edition. Preceded by Textbook of family medicine / Ian R. McWhinney, Thomas Freeman. 3rd edition. 2009. "Highly acclaimed in its first three editions, McWhinney's Textbook of Family Medicine is one of the seminal texts in the field. While many family medicine texts simply cover the disorders a practitioner might see in clinical practice, McWhinney's defines the principles and practices of family medicine as a separate and distinct field of practice. The fourth edition presents six new clinical chapters of common problems in family medicine: respiratory illness, musculoskeletal pain, depression, diabetes, obesity and multimorbidity. This new edition also provides information on stewardship of resources, patient information and data, delivery of care in the home, and consultation and referral. The volume also covers continuing advances in the research base of family medicine. Readers will come away with a deeper appreciation for the role of the generalist in healthcare"--Provided by publisher. The origins of family medicine -- Principles of family medicine -- Illness in the community -- The family in health and disease -- A profile of family practice -- Philosophical and scientific foundations of family medicine -- Illness, suffering, and healing -- Patient-doctor communication -- Clinical method -- The enhancement of health and the prevention of disease -- Respiratory illness -- Musculoskeletal pain -- Depression -- Diabetes -- Obesity -- Multimorbidity -- Home visits -- Stewardship of resources, patient information and data -- Practice management -- The health professions -- The community service network -- Consultation and referral -- Alternative or complementary medicine -- Education and research -- Continuing self-education -- Research in family practice.