The Complete MRCGP Study Guide

"It is important to establish from the outset that the exam is not about knowing everything. Let's face it, there would be little point in knowing all about the treatment of Indian visceral leishmaniasis for day-to-day general practice. Being able to regurgitate a textbook, hot topics or otherwise, does not mean that you've got the exam cracked. It certainly doesn't make you a better doctor. In this book, I have covered the main medical topics that are fundamental to general practice." "This is not meant to provide comprehensive coverage of aetiology, pathophysiology, investigations and treatments - quite the opposite. I assume that if you aren't up to speed and need to recap, you will be able to access this information easily. I have incorporated current treatment issues, National Service Frameworks, the latest research, questions, etc. It is all clearly referenced and the issues are not clouded by my personal opinions - the whole point to postgraduate learning is to formulate your own. Having said that, where it seemed important to do so, I have included the opinions of published authors from the journals. All this is to save you the colossal amount of time that you would otherwise need to prepare for the exam." - Sarah Gear, in the Introduction. Key Reviews of the First Edition are: "This comprehensive guide covers every aspect of the membership examination of the Royal College of General Practitioners. Concise and easy to read it also includes current treatment issues and latest research. A wide range of skills and principles that are used daily by GPs are covered, and it is a useful resource for personal and professional development." - "Doctor". 'I would recommend this book to any military GP preparing for their MRCGP.' - "Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps".