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Symptom Sorter (Paperback)

by Keith Hopcroft (Author), Vincent Forte (Author)
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  • Paperback: 449 pages
  • Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd; 2Rev Ed edition (11 Jul 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1857758269
  • ISBN-13: 978-1857758269
  • Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 17.2 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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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 occasionally obscure. This text offers a comprehensive. alphabetical guide to the common symptoms encountered in primary care. This updated second edition includes nine new symptoms including infertility, double vision and epigastric pain. Emphasis is placed on easy-to-read practical information with a standard layout for each symptom. Each symptom comprises: an overview; differential diagnosis; ready reckoner; investigations; top tips; and "red flags" (cautions and warnings) for over 100 symptoms commonly seen in primary care. This text should be of interest to general practitioners, especially GP trainers, GP registrars, young principals and nurse practitioners.

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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, informative, useful, 20 Aug 2003
This book delivers exactly what its title promises: an easy way to "sort" through most common symptoms in general practice. (Like "weight gain", "facial pain", "backache", "tremor") For each symptom, the most likely causes are described (with easy guidelines for differential diagnosis), followed by progressively unlikely causes. You then get a list of appropriate investigations and a series of "hints & tips" for practical management.
The usefulness of "Symptom Sorter" isn't limited to general practitioners, but extends to undergraduate medical students as well, providing a clear and informative view of symptoms and primary care. The only flaw I can detect is that the book chapters are named with non-medical, common usage terms (this could actually be a pro if the reader is not conversant in medicine).
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars v useful for students too, 1 Dec 2001
This review is from: Symptom Sorter (Hardcover)
The book has an excellent format - for each presentation, it lists a differential diagnosis, divided into common, uncommon & rare conditions - unlike other books I have seen on differential diagnosis (eg Churchill pocketbook), which do not distinguish between common & rare conditions. (This will be particularly useful for medical students - we are always being told that 'common things are common' but don't have the practical experience to know which the common diseases are!)
Each presentation has a table of key clinical features to distinguish between the 5 commonest diagnoses.
The book also lists investigations in order of importance, & has hints & tips, plus 'red flags' indicating serious pathology. It is clearly written and not unduly long - it could comfortably be read in a couple of days.

Although aimed at GP's, I'm sure the book would prove immensely useful to clinical medical students, & I will be recommending it to other students at my medical school.

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5.0 out of 5 stars What a relief!, 29 Aug 2002
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At last someone has written the book of my dreams! This book is aimed at those entering General Practice who have to jump from one area to another with each consultation. Patients don't present with diagnoses, they come with symptoms and I like having check lists to use when faced with the uncertainties that this presents. Whilst this book cannot provide definitive lists for every symptom it has been a great aide memoire especially for those 'wooly' ones that seem so common, such as giddyness. I am sure it will be well used over the next few years. It has a good layout and there is plenty of information which acts as food for thought. There is also plenty of space to make your own notes. The authors come across as people in the front line and I recommend this book to those who are starting out in the field of Primary Health Care.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good book
As an experienced GP this book was rather basic for me, but well liked by my GP registrar.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for your GP placement
G.P. placements can be overwhelming for medical students like me primarily due to the vast spectrum of different presentations. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars I use this guide every day!
From the moment i picked up this book it became an invaluable resource. Being fairly new to general practice and new to the post of a Practice Nurse this book gave a very good... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars useful for registrars
nice and simple approach.You look up the symptom and take it from there.Particularly useful for GP registrars who will for the first time meet "unsorted" symptoms and... Read more
Published on 12 Jul 2001 by hennig@clara.net

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