Surgical Procedures in Primary Care provides a practical guide to minor surgery for every GP wishing to take advantage of the benefits offered under the new general practice contract. It addresses all the procedures included in the NHS schedule of procedures eligible for remuneration - that's over 50 minor operations described in full detail and illustrated in colour offering greater procedural clarity then ever before. All the basic principles of minor surgery are covered: selection and sterilization of equipment analgesia surgical techniques administrative and legal issues The methods described are tried and tested by the author during over 35 years in practice and can be recommended with confidence to fellow practitioners. Comprehensive referencing at the end of each chapter provides a source of further information for more detail if required. Each of the 50 procedures is presented in a standard, easy-to-follow format: 1 Brief introduction of the procedure 2 List of necessary equipment 3 Sequential series of colour diagrams to illustrate the particular technique You will be astounded at the level of detail and quality of illustrations in this new guide. This book is intended for recently qualified doctors in their pre-registration year; trainee general practitioners; mature practitioners wishing to refresh or renew thier surgical skills; primary care physicians in emergent nations.