Minor ailments in primary care

the long version

Although minor ailments form a large part of the work of a general practitioner, relatively little is known about them Importand and life-threatening diseases and syndromes get a lot of attention during medical education, whereas minor ailments, which form a much larger part of the GP's daily routine, receive much less. This book describes the most frequently encountered complaints and disorders that do not a pose a serious health threat and often have a good prognosis.