- For the first time, this unique pocketbook demystifies the new GP contract and explains how the GP can maximise his/her salary
- The '£' symbol throughout clearly indicates key information for the GP on how to gain extra points
- Includes a hierarchy of 3 colour coded boxes throughout: GP Contract Boxes - 'Points mean Prizes' - how to make the most money; FAQ and Tips Boxes for both patients and doctors; Patient Experience and Patient Information boxes
- Includes patient drawings and explanatory material for use when explaining a condition/disease to a patient and its affect on their body
- The contract requirements are mapped directly on to treatment information
This book is designed to provide the practicing GP with all the information needed to deal with mental health problems in the community. As well as providing a scheme for assessment of patients for mental health problems and explanation of common symptoms and signs, it covers all major clinical mental health topics. This book takes the core text from the successful Oxford Handbook of General Practice and has edited it together to cover the full breadth of mental health care in the community in one easy to access volume. The book includes useful 'extras' such as helpful tips, frequently asked questions and links with quality payments available through the new GMS contract.
This book includes: useful links to further information for patients and GPs; expanded references to help students and GP registrars who need to be aware of the evidence base behind management decisions; flow charts to aid management; explanatory material and diagrams for GPs and nurses to use when explaining a particular condition to a patient; 'Patient experiences' information; FAQs which either take the form of question and answer boxes or 'hot tips boxes' or 'common mistakes boxes'; and each topic is linked to the requirements of the new GP Contract 'Quality and Outcomes Framework'.
Contents
- 1 Assessing patients with suspected mental health problems in primary care
- 2 Symptoms and signs of mental health problems
- 3 Diagnosis and management of mental health problems in primary care
- 4 Legal aspects of mental health care in the community
- 5 The GMS contract and mental health
- 6 Useful contacts for GPs and patients
- The '£' symbol throughout clearly indicates key information for the GP on how to gain extra points
- Includes a hierarchy of 3 colour coded boxes throughout: GP Contract Boxes - 'Points mean Prizes' - how to make the most money; FAQ and Tips Boxes for both patients and doctors; Patient Experience and Patient Information boxes
- Includes patient drawings and explanatory material for use when explaining a condition/disease to a patient and its affect on their body
- The contract requirements are mapped directly on to treatment information
This book is designed to provide the practicing GP with all the information needed to deal with mental health problems in the community. As well as providing a scheme for assessment of patients for mental health problems and explanation of common symptoms and signs, it covers all major clinical mental health topics. This book takes the core text from the successful Oxford Handbook of General Practice and has edited it together to cover the full breadth of mental health care in the community in one easy to access volume. The book includes useful 'extras' such as helpful tips, frequently asked questions and links with quality payments available through the new GMS contract.
This book includes: useful links to further information for patients and GPs; expanded references to help students and GP registrars who need to be aware of the evidence base behind management decisions; flow charts to aid management; explanatory material and diagrams for GPs and nurses to use when explaining a particular condition to a patient; 'Patient experiences' information; FAQs which either take the form of question and answer boxes or 'hot tips boxes' or 'common mistakes boxes'; and each topic is linked to the requirements of the new GP Contract 'Quality and Outcomes Framework'.
Contents
- 1 Assessing patients with suspected mental health problems in primary care
- 2 Symptoms and signs of mental health problems
- 3 Diagnosis and management of mental health problems in primary care
- 4 Legal aspects of mental health care in the community
- 5 The GMS contract and mental health
- 6 Useful contacts for GPs and patients