These textbooks are more than just reference manuals; they are "workshops" for a physician's identity. They argue that:
The most prominent version of this text, the Textbook of Family Medicine , was founded in 1971 by . Textbook of Family Medicine
: Decades later, the legacy transitioned to his son, Dr. David Rakel , who joined as co-editor. David dedicated his contribution in the 9th edition to his father, mentor, and friend, noting that while the science has evolved, the mission—to facilitate health within communities—remains unchanged. Defining a Discipline: The McWhinney Approach These textbooks are more than just reference manuals;
: Unlike other texts that were essentially "watered-down internal medicine" books, Ian McWhinney aimed to define family medicine as a separate field of practice . David Rakel , who joined as co-editor
: Real-world stories, like a doctor cleaning an elderly patient's glasses just to see their eyes flicker with surprise, are the "raw material" of high-quality care that these texts seek to institutionalize. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Textbook of Family Medicine [eBook]