There have been a lot of changes to medical careers over the last few years that are now coming to completion, making this a thoroughly up to date guide for all those thinking of going into general practice.

“The authors clearly enjoy their work … .They provide a clear picture of what to expect and how to navigate what can be a confusing journey. The authors describe the process well for readers who have no previous understanding of what's involved. In fact, there are very important lessons for U.S. physicians as we contemplate the future of the American system of medicine. This is an excellent book that lays out the history, the requirements, and the reality of general practice. I would highly recommend it for inclusion in school and public libraries to make it easily available for all.” (Doody's Book Reviews, November 2008)

Dr Anne Hastie, MSc DRCOG FRCGP, Director, Postgraduate General Practice Education, London Deanery.

Dr Anne Stephenson, MBChB, Dip. Obst., PhD (Med), ILTM, Senior Lecturer in General Practice & Director of Community Education, King's College London
Undergraduate Medical Education Team.