Author Description
The Handbook of Family Medicine is an essential guide for medical generalists working in an African context. This valuable educational resource is produced by the South African Academy of Family Physicians, and includes contributors from the Departments of Family Medicine in South Africa. The text is directed at undergraduate medical students and registrars, who are completing postgraduate training in family medicine, and is a useful resource for family physicians, general practitioners, interns, medical officers, clinical associates, clinical nurse practitioners and allied health care workers in the primary care setting.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This handbook investigates the core clinical competencies and diagnostic frameworks required for medical generalists operating within the specific healthcare landscape of the African continent. Authored by Bob Mash in collaboration with the South African Academy of Family Physicians, the text synthesizes regional medical data and clinical protocols. It provides a structured pedagogical framework designed to support practitioners in navigating the unique challenges of primary care environments.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Clinical guidelines for primary care management
- Diagnostic and treatment protocols for common regional pathologies
- Educational modules for undergraduate and postgraduate medical training
- Administrative and ethical frameworks for family practice
Scope Limits
- Does not cover specialized surgical procedures or tertiary hospital-level interventions
- Focuses primarily on the African healthcare context rather than global or Western-centric medical systems
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals and educators recognize this text as a foundational reference for primary care training in South Africa. Experts frequently highlight the practical utility of the content for clinical associates and general practitioners working in resource-constrained settings.
Page Count:
540
Publication Date:
2018-01-02
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190429216
ISBN-13:
9780190429218
Family Medicine
Physicians
Public Health
Medical
Reference
Primary Care
Nursing
Family Practice