By John Murtagh M.D., Justin Coleman MBBS FRACGP MPH, Clare Murtagh MBBS FRACGP, Sarah Metcalfe

For over 30 years, John Murtagh’s General Practice has been the gold standard reference for general practice and primary health care. Its emphasis on the importance of clinical reasoning, early diagnosis and treatment makes this the essential reference for all medical students, trainees and general practitioners.

Written by renowned general practitioners and educators, and with all content reviewed for currency by leading experts, the nineth edition continues to provide fundamental knowledge and skills required for the challenging field of general practice.

Key features:

Diagnostic strategy models for common presenting problems, including diagnostic triads

Clinical frameworks, including management and treatment

Updated and new content on all common presenting symptoms, with supporting evidence-based research

Expansion of viral conditions, including COVID-19 and management of long COVID, respiratory syncytial virus, influenza syndromes and Monkey pox virus

Extensive coverage of mental health, disease management, emergency care, women’s health, and paediatric and geriatric care