Doctors, Dilemmas, Decisions

Preface.

Acknowledgements..

I. Decision analysis.

1. Introduction.

2. Classification of decisions.

3. Evaluation of rules.

4. Study decisions in general practice.

5. Factors and pathways.

6. Training.

7. Sharing decisions..

II. Specific decisions.

8. Diagnosis.

9. Investigations.

10. Objectives.

11. Management options.

12. Indications.

13. Follow up and outcomes.

14. Prevention..

III. Special problems.

15. Decisions about children.

16. HIV/AIDS.

17. Mental illness.

18. Violence.

19. Communicating decisions.

20. Requests.

21. Mistakes..

IV. Organisation.

22. Practice staff.

23. Referral decisions.

24. Responsibilities.

25. Protocols and policies.

26. Decisions and the district nurse.

27. Waiting lists..

V. Specific factors.

28. Acceptability.

29. Compliance.

30. Confidentiality.

31. Consent.

32. Culture.

33. Risk.

34. Urgency.

35. Social problems.

36. Conclusion.