This third edition continues to use a simple, problem-based approach and a logical, formulaic structure for the diagnosis and treatment of a plethora of common medical conditions. There are eleven new chapters on areas that have since the previous edition become more common in today's society. Included are chapters on: Pain and its management, Sleep disorders, and, Nutrition in health and illness. The technical, pharmaceutical, procedural and bibliographical material has been updated, and also new to the book are discussions on topical issues such as anthrax and hormone replacement therapy. "General Practice" is one of McGraw-Hill Australia's best selling, most reputable and well-established titles. It is the 'Bible' for general practitioners and medical students of community medicine, written by Australia's most respected GP, John Murtagh.