This book offers comprehensive knowledge for the complex everyday practice of the family doctor, covering both characteristic and uncharacteristic cases. It addresses everything from the first patient-doctor contact to long-term care and emergencies, including patients from infancy to geriatrics. This recognized preparation book is essential for medical studies, PJ, and specialist examinations, and has been tried and tested as a reference.

It includes diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for 300 commonly occurring counseling problems, with algorithms for decision making and step-by-step diagnosis: what, when, and how far. The book also discusses pitfalls and avoidable dangerous courses, as well as the interface between family doctors, specialists, and clinics.

Topics covered include early detection, pre- and post-operative care, check-ups, and DMPs. This indispensable companion is suitable for training, further training, and specialist examinations, and is compliant with guidelines according to DEGAM, national care guidelines, and other evidence-based medicine guidelines.