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In this extraordinary book, Iona Heath draws on her experience as a general practitioner to select and comment on a collection of passages concerning death and dying, and to consider the essential nature of general practice. In Ways of Dying Heath illuminates the process for professionals and lay readers, and stimulates consideration of approaches to improved care at end of life. Her renowned work The Mystery of General Practice (which has been unavailable for some time), considers the complex character of this field, its core values and changing roles. The two extended essays cover important...

Hypothyroidism is a chronic illness caused by the underproduction of the hormone that controls the body's metabolism. This book gives an unusual insight into the many facets of hypothyroidism. Lohre, who is both a teacher and psychologist, has written a personal and colorful narrative that describes the progress of the illness, its symptoms and treatment. Some of the symptoms can call to mind functional difficulties associated with head injuries or ADD (Attention Deficiency Disorder). This applies especially to the problems with concentration and memory, as well as to the rigidity and...

Violence within the family, whether directed against children, partners or elders, profoundly disturbs our notions of what the relationship between the family and the discipline of general practice should be. GPs are doctors to whole families and yet their relationships with patients are individual ones, drawing their strength from the principles of confidentiality, mutual trust and positive regard. Violence and abuse within families necessarily challenges all of these, creating a profusion of ethical, interpersonal and practical difficulties and dilemmas. At the same time the nature of...