Following the huge popularity of Hugh McGavock’s previous book, How Drugs Work, his new companion volume with Dennis Johnson is an ideal ready reference. Those who read it should find they understand much that they encounter, whether in the wards, outpatients, or in primary care.

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'This is a book about the care provided by hospices. I recommend it strongly. It is important to address people’s real problems, and if you can make it possible to die without worrying, that is so much better than dying with a lot of pain. This book is full of examples of such care and attention.’ Tony Benn, in the Foreword

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An extensive range of practical ideas on developing service users’ creativity including songmaking, drama, dance, creative writing, music, video and visual arts. It promotes innovation and will appeal to anyone with a love of creative arts as a means of expression.

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Offers practical guidance as well as evidence-based research, academic perspectives and personal experiences. The advice is easy to implement and has been proven in real-life settings. ‘A definitive and seminal book that will change the way male weight problems are tackled in the UK and beyond.’ Peter Baker, Men’s Health Forum

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‘Essential for all GPs, trainers and registrars. Great value and a superb practical book. Five stars!’ DOCTOR

‘A classic general practice book.’ FAMILY MEDICINE

‘If you have this book in your room, and you consult it every day, you will do at least one thing better every day, and, maybe many more.’ WORK BASED LEARNING IN PRIMARY CARE

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'This is badly needed nourishment for a medical system glutted on technology, individualism, profit and the pursuit of longevity. Read and be fed.’ Christopher Koller

‘Unique. Surprising. A real eye-opener.’ Alexander Blount

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Contains a ‘bank’ of over 350 questions in self-test format. Comprehensive answers are detailed at the end of each section. With a focus on high-yield topics, candidates can use the resource in the early stages as an overview of the subjects, then later as an ideal exam revision aid.

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Guides health professionals, and the academic faculty who supervise them, through developing research ideas based on professional practice to successful completion and graduation with either masters or doctoral level degrees.

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This two part programme is invaluable for all receptionists and administrative staff working within the dental setting regardless of their length of service.

It can be completed either by distance learning or course organisers can purchase the material for students attending taught sessions.

The benefits to the learner and their practice:

•  an atmosphere of friendly efficiency
•  improvements in all administrative procedures
•  enhanced financial effectiveness
•  greater awareness of the importance of confidentiality
•  enhanced morale and a sense of responsibility among staff
•  certificate of achievement upon completion of each part.

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• Expanding choice options for older patients in relation to practice-based commissioning: a qualitative study of older patients in a small GP surgery. NA Weir, MA Kotecha and KL Goel
• Patients’ views on and professionals’ use of chaperones during intimate examinations in primary health care: a review. R Baker, O Mulka, J Camosso-Stefinovic, P Sinfield and N Costin
• Treatment delay in cutaneous malignant melanoma: from first contact to definitive treatment. P Murchie
• Identifying the barriers to implementing a quality initiative in primary care: the views of practices in Scotland on the Quality Practice Award. K McLean and W Taylor
• Practice Based Commissioning – our hope for the future. M Dixon
• Quality in primary care commissioning. RQ Lewis and SJ Gillam