Oxford Handbook of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery (2 ed.)

Author: Rogan Corbridge and Nicholas Steventon
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Print ISBN-13: 9780199550791
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199550791.001.1

This is a unique and comprehensive guide to ENT aimed at medical students and junior doctors. The detailed management plans and rationale for treatments, along with their advantages and disadvantages are useful for anyone managing patients with ENT and head and neck disorders.

Oxford Handbook of Epidemiology for Clinicians

Author: Helen Ward, Mireille B. Toledano, Gavin Shaddick, Bethan Davies, and Paul Elliott
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2012
Print ISBN-13: 9780198529880
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198529880.001.0001

This comprehensive resource not only summarises the management of common symptoms and disorders but also outlines the increasing evidence base for the efficacy of these techniques. This new edition has been fully revised to appeal to the whole rehabilitation team.

Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine (2 ed.)

Author: Chris Johnson, Sarah R. Anderson, Jon Dallimore, Shane Winser, David Warrell, Chris Imray, and James Moore
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2015
Print ISBN-13: 9780199688418
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199688418.001.0001

Revised for its second edition to include the latest national and international guidelines, the Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine enables efficient preparation and planning before the journey, advises on camp logistics, risk management, and medical problems during the trip, as well as highlighting rare but important risks to those visiting remote areas. Focusing on preventative measures, it also contains chapters dealing with crisis management, emergency care, and evacuation from challenging environments. Now containing more guidance about the obligations of a clinician joining an expedition, and the ethical approach to such work, it also provides an increased emphasis on medicine in various extreme environments. With revised and additional illustrations, more colour plates, and an increased use of important algorithms, it has been updated with the support of the Royal Geographical Society, and incorporates the combined knowledge and experience of a team of experienced clinicians and expeditioners.

Oxford Handbook of Forensic Medicine

Author: Jonathan P. Wyatt, Tim Squires, Guy Norfolk, and Jason Payne-James
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Print ISBN-13: 9780199229949
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199545629.001.1

This resource acts as a practical guide for clinical forensic specialists. It contains basic background information on the legal aspects of medicine for doctors, nurses and medical students.

Oxford Handbook of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2 ed.)

Author: Stuart Bloom, George Webster, and Daniel Marks
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Print ISBN-13: 9780199584079
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199229949.001.0001

This resource provides up-to-date, practical advice on the management of common conditions for trainees and specialists in gastroenterology and hepatology. It covers approaches to clinical problems, including infectious disease and gastrointestinal problems in developing countries.

Oxford Handbook of Gastrointestinal Nursing

Author: Edited by Christine Norton, Annmarie Nunwa, Claire Taylor, Kathy Whayman, and Julia Williams
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2008
Print ISBN-13: 9780199298655
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199298655.001.0001

The Oxford Handbook of Gastrointestinal Nursing is a comprehensive guide to the management of gastrointestinal patients. Content is organised in three sections: the principles of gastrointestinal nursing, the sections of the gut, and specific disorders of the digestive system – an indispensable tool for all gastrointestinal nurses

Oxford Handbook of Diabetes Nursing

Author: Lorraine Avery and Sue Beckwith
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Print ISBN-13: 9780199545629
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199545629.001.1

The Oxford Handbook of Diabetes Nursing provides a comprehensive overview of diabetes care. It compiles evidence, information and guidance on the area making it an essential tool for practice nurses with a special interest in diabetes, as well as a useful resource for those working in community and acute settings.

Oxford Handbook of Dialysis (4 ed.)

Author: Jeremy Levy, Edwina Brown, and Anastasia Lawrence
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Print ISBN-13: 9780199644766
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199644766.001.0001

The Oxford Handbook of Dialysis is a comprehensive and practical guide to all aspects of dialysis, and the management of patients with end-stage kidney disease and all its complications. The current edition has been completely updated, and covers all haemodialysis techniques; haemodiafiltration; home and frequent dialysis; peritoneal dialysis; plasma exchange; the medical, nursing, and psychosocial aspects of managing patients with end-stage kidney failure; acute management of renal transplantation particularly with reference to dialysis patients; palliative care in renal disease; and drug dosing guidelines. Bone disease, anaemia, cardiovascular disease, infections, pain, end-of-life care, and the widespread complications of chronic kidney disease are discussed, with practical guidance and management, presented in a compact and easy-to-use format. The book is aimed at all healthcare professionals dealing with dialysis patients from nephrologists to dieticians, pharmacists, nurses, counsellors, intensivists, and surgeons, and there are specific chapters on nursing patients on haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, and detailed nutrition and drug prescribing chapters. The current edition includes new sections on renal replacement therapies in acute kidney injury, home dialysis, new peritoneal dialysis fluids, new drugs including new epoetins and phosphate binders, and updated sections on nocturnal dialysis, dialysis monitoring, encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis, sleep disorders. The book is clearly subdivided, easy to read, very practical, specific, and focussed, with individual topics covered on one or two pages with room for extra notes throughout. We hope this book should have a home in every renal unit, dialysis centre, renal ward, and close to hand for every nephrologist, renal trainee, renal nurse, dietician technician, and pharmacist

Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine (4 ed.)

Author: Jonathan P. Wyatt, Robin N. Illingworth, Colin A. Graham, Kerstin Hogg, Colin Robertson, and Michael Clancy
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2012
Print ISBN-13: 9780199589562
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199589562.001.0001

This resource provides practical, accessible guidelines on a huge range of situations that present to the emergency department. Deliberately precise and prescriptive, it gives up-to-date step-by-step advice on presentation, investigation, diagnosis, emergency treatment and further referral for adult and paediatric patients.

Oxford Handbook of Emergency Nursing (2 ed.)

Author: Robert Crouch, Alan Charters, Mary Dawood, and Paula Bennett
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2016
Print ISBN-13: 9780199688869
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199688869.001.0001

The Oxford Handbook of Emergency Nursing is a comprehensive text for nursing and allied health professionals who are providing emergency and urgent care in a variety of settings. It is a quick reference text that can be consulted easily, whilst providing care for the whole range of adult and child presentations. Each chapter covers a distinct physiological system and its associated emergency presentations. Other chapters cover specific issues in the emergency care of patients, e.g. major trauma. A detailed skills chapter provides an overview of the many clinical skills required when caring for patients with acute illness or injuries.

Oxford Handbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes (3 ed.)

Author: John Wass and Katharine Owen
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Print ISBN-13: 9780199644438
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199644438.001.0001

The Oxford Handbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes has been fully revised for its third edition, and includes new dedicated chapters on endocrine surgery, endocrinology and ageing, and obesity, as well as new topics, including intrinsic imperfections of endocrine replacement therapy, transition to adult care, and survivors of childhood cancer. Written in conjunction with the Oxford Textbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes, it covers clinical investigation and management of both common and rare conditions. Following the latest protocols and clinical guidelines it ensures readers are up-to-date with the latest clinical care and practice.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Surgery (4 ed.)

Author: Greg McLatchie, Neil Borley, and Joanna Chikwe
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2013
Print ISBN-13: 9780199699476
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199699476.001.0001

The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Surgery covers the assessment and preparation of the patient, anaesthesia and critical care, inflammation, wound healing and infection, and the key components of general surgical practice, as well as chapters on other surgical specialties, including plastic, paediatric, and orthopaedic surgery.

Oxford Handbook of Critical Care (3 ed.)

Author: Mervyn Singer and Andrew Webb
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Print ISBN-13: 9780199235339
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199235339.001.0001

Patient-centred and practical, the Oxford Handbook of Critical Care serves the consultant, trainee, nurse, and other allied health professionals as both a reference and aide memoir, as an indispensable guide to all aspects of critical care.

Oxford Handbook of Complementary Medicine

Author: Edzard Ernst, Max H Pittler, Barbara Wider, and Kate Boddy
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2008
Print ISBN-13: 9780199206773
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199206773.001.0001

This comprehensive reference provides healthcare professionals with accessible information on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Presenting the evidence-base for each treatment and providing clear advice about the effectiveness and safety of CAM, this is an essential resource for all clinicians interested in alternative therapies.

Oxford Handbook of Critical Care Nursing (2 ed.)

Author: Heather Baid, Fiona Creed, and Jessica Hargreaves
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2016
Print ISBN-13: 9780198701071
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198701071.001.0001

Reflecting current best practice, the Oxford Handbook of Critical Care Nursing, Second Edition is a practical, concise, easily accessible, and evidence-based guide for all levels of nursing staff working in critical care environments. It aims to provide a quick, easy-to-follow overview of critical care nursing, and is not intended as a specialist text. Rather it provides both the novice and the experienced nurse at the bedside with the answers to day-to-day problems experienced when caring for critically ill patients, and is also a guide to some of the less commonly encountered issues. The second edition has been updated to reflect recent significant changes in the management of the critically ill adult. Current guidance from organizations such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the British Association of Critical Care Nurses (BACCN), and the Intensive Care Society (ICS) has been included. In addition to the updating of clinical guidance, an emphasis has now been placed on nursing management, and the book is designed to help to facilitate systematic nursing assessment of the critically ill adult. New chapters focusing on changes in the delivery of critical care, systematic assessment, and end-of-life care have also been added.

Oxford Handbook of Dental Nursing

Author: Elizabeth Boon, Rebecca Parr, Dayananda Samarawickrama, and Kevin Seymour
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2012
Print ISBN-13: 9780199235902
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199235902.001.0001

This resource serves as a practical, easily accessible, informative, and up-to-date quick reference guide that a dental nurse can use throughout their career, from the initial training stage to qualification and beyond. It enables users to find relevant information quickly, and will support dental nurses in their everyday work and provide easy access to information they may require in clinical sessions.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pharmacy (3 ed.)

Author: Philip Wiffen, Marc Mitchell, Melanie Snelling, and Nicola Stoner
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2017
Print ISBN-13: 9780198735823
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198735823.001.0001

Fully updated and revised, the third edition of the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pharmacy presents practical guidance in a user-friendly format. Supported by prescribing points and linked relevant concepts, it will give you the support and knowledge to practise with confidence. Including key information on controlled drugs, adverse drug reactions and interactions, clinical skills, patient and drug management, as well as therapy-specific issues, this handbook now includes brand new topics covering chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other respiratory diseases, HIV, tuberculosis, mental health and neurological disorders, health coaching, and applications to formulary committees. With an increased focus on supporting the community pharmacist and designed to complement the British National Formulary guidelines, this handbook is packed with evidence-based advice.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Rehabilitation (2 ed.)

Author: Kate Olson
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Print ISBN-13: 9780199550524
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199550524.001.0001

This is a comprehensive reference suitable for the whole rehabilitation team, that summarises the management of common symptoms and disorders, and also outlines the increasing evidence base for the efficacy of these techniques.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Skills in Adult Nursing

Author: Jacqueline Randle, Frank Coffey, and Martyn Bradbury
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Print ISBN-13: 9780199211043
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199211043.001.0001

This title provides a practical and evidence-based guide to the essential elements of clinical skills for nursing practice. Taking a systems-based approach to the care of patients, it is an invaluable guide to the majority of clinical scenarios, helping nurses and other health care workers to perform clinical skills safely and competently.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Skills for Children’s and Young People’s Nursing

Author: Paula Dawson, Louise Cook, Laura-Jane Holliday, and Helen Reddy
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2012
Print ISBN-13: 9780199593460
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199593460.001.0001

The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Skills for Children’s and Young People’s Nursing provides a concise, current, and evidence-based practical guide to all clinical skills relating to the care of children and young people.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties (10 ed.)

Author: Andrew Baldwin, Nina Hjelde, Charlotte Goumalatsou, and Gil Myers
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2016
Print ISBN-13: 9780198719021
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198719021.001.0001

This title provides a unique resource for medical students and junior doctors as a definitive guide to the medical specialties. It is divided into 14 chapters, each covering a specialty area, including obstetrics, paediatrics, gynaecology, psychiatry, ophthalmology, primary care, ENT, dermatology, anaesthesia, eponymous syndromes, orthopaedics, trauma, emergency medicine, and pre-hospital care. Each chapter aims to cover the core content of the specialty in a concise and logical way, focussing on presentation, diagnosis and management of specific conditions and giving clear advice on clinical management. A unique feature of both books is the use of humour, anecdotes and philosophical asides, helping ensure a rounded, patient-centred approach to the practise of medicine.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills (2 ed.)

Author: James Thomas and Tanya Monaghan
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Print ISBN-13:  9780199593972
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199651344.001.0001

Fully updated and revised for this second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills is a guide to all aspects of history taking, physical examination, practical procedures, data interpretation, and communication skills. Packed with expert knowledge and practical guidance it gives realistic advice on coping with common situations. The structure allows rapid reference of key information, and aids understanding with concise and practical clinical guidance. With over 140 detailed photographs and diagrams of all common examination skills, it shows exactly what to do along with the related theory, practice, and complications. Each system chapter covers applied anatomy, history, examination, and the presentation of common and important disorders. Data interpretation covers the basics of x-rays, ECGs and other key areas. A new chapter on the eyes is included, along with the sections on body language and non-verbal communication, and the section on practical procedures has been expanded.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Haematology (4 ed.)

Author: Drew Provan, Trevor Baglin, Inderjeet Dokal, and Johannes de Vos
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2015
Print ISBN-13: 9780199683307
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199683307.001.0001

The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Haematology provides core and concise information on the entire spectrum of blood disorders affecting both adults and children. Updated for its fourth edition, it includes all major advances in the specialty, including malignant haematology, haemato-oncology, coagulation, transfusion medicine, and red cell disorders, with a brand new chapter on rare diseases. It is divided into clinical approach and disease-specific areas. The clinical approach section outlines various symptoms and signs in patients with blood disease to enable the reader to formulate a sensible differential diagnosis before embarking on investigation and treatment. The disease-specific section is written by four authors whose expertise covers the whole breadth of diseases included in the book. All authors have contributed to national guidelines (e.g. British Committee for Standards in Haematology, BCSH) and are experts in the evidence base that exists for each topic. Less

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (3 ed.)

Author: Gavin Spickett
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2013
Print ISBN-13: 9780199603244
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199603244.001.0001

The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Immunology and Allergy is a unique, practical and clinically relevant guide for clinicians and laboratory staff to assist with the diagnosis and management of immunological/allergic disease, and the correct selection and interpretation of immunological tests, and has been expanded to include the latest developments, drugs, diagnostic tests, and therapy options in the field.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine (10 ed.)

Author: Ian B. Wilkinson, Tim Raine, Kate Wiles, Anna Goodhart, Catriona Hall, and Harriet O’Neill
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2017
Print ISBN-13: 9780199689903
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199689903.001.0001

The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine provides a unique resource for medical students and junior doctors as a definitive guide to medicine. It is divided into 19 chapters, each covering a core area, including chest medicine, endocrinology, gastroenterology, renal medicine, haematology, infectious diseases, neurology, oncology and palliative care, rheumatology, surgery, clinical chemistry, radiology, practical procedures, and emergency medicine. It presents clinical information in a clear way that makes it easy to revise, remember, and implement on the ward. It gives reliable advice on what to do, and when and how to do it, with clinical photographs and diagrams that bring theory to life. It weaves history, literature, art, and philosophy into its survey of medicine, casting new light on the specialties and encouraging the reader to see beyond the practical aspects of medicine and adopt a patient-centred approach to care.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Diagnosis (3 ed.)

Author: Huw Llewelyn, Hock Aun Ang, Keir Lewis, and Anees Al-Abdullah
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Print ISBN-13: 9780199679867
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199679867.001.0001

This new edition of this online resource is set out systematically with symptoms and signs through each specialty, and includes a detailed description of the basis of logical evidence-based differential diagnosis. It has been updated with more straightforward diagrams as well as brand new images to help aid understanding. Including rarer diagnoses alongside common conditions, and vital information about longer-term management alongside the initial treatments, it will ensure excellence and confidence no matter what signs and symptoms a patient presents with, and it will provide practical help when dealing with problems outside an area of expertise or in unforeseen situations.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry (6 ed.)

Author: David A. Mitchell and Laura Mitchell
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Print ISBN-13: 9780199679850
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199679850.001.0001

Concise and practically focused, this new edition of the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry balances a pragmatic approach alongside evidence-based clinical knowledge, guidelines and protocols. With even more images and diagrams to aid understanding, it has been fully updated with sources and further reading, including the most up-to-date e-learning and web resources. This online resource includes revised chapters on fast-moving areas of dental practice such as therapeutics and anaesthesia, as well as updates on the aetiology and management of cancer, reflecting recent discoveries. New material also includes the impact of bisphosphonates, and new approaches to the management of Class III malocclusions in the growing child. Sections on the differences in healthcare and legal requirements of the UK devolved countries have been added, and all life support protocols have been updated.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation (4 ed.)

Author: Drew Provan
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2018
Print ISBN-13: 9780198766537

DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198766537.001.0001

nvestigation of patients with suspected disease has become highly complex, with an ever-expanding plethora of investigative techniques available to clinicians. This handbook details the techniques used in modern clinical medicine, across all the major specialties. Each chapter outlines the range of investigations available, along with preparation of the patient, complications, and interpretation of results. The handbook also includes a symptom-focused approach initially, which helps clinicians determine which system may be involved before, then reviews the specialty-specific sections of the book.

Oxford Handbook of Children’s and Young People’s Nursing (2 ed.)

Author: Edward Alan Glasper, Gillian McEwing, and Jim Richardson
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2015
Print ISBN-13: 9780199641482
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199641482.001.0001

Children’s and young people’s nursing requires special skills and a unique perspective. The Oxford Handbook of Children’s and Young People’s Nursing gives concise, practical, and expert advice on all aspects of the nurse’s role. Written for both practising and student nurses, it is a comprehensive and reliable guide to the care of children and young people in a family context. The second edition includes the most up-to-date legislation, policy, and practice including the latest NICE guidelines on child healthcare.

Oxford Handbook of Cardiology (2 ed.)

Author: Punit Ramrakha and Jonathan Hill
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2012
Print ISBN-13: 9780199643219
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199643219.001.0001

The Oxford Handbook of Cardiology provides practical advice and background information on common cardiac conditions, including coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies and heart failure.

Oxford Handbook of Perioperative Practice

Author: Suzanne Hughes and Andy Mardell
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Print ISBN-13: 9780199239641
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199239641.001.0001

Provides practical, easily accessible and up-to-date evidence-based information on the essential elements of perioperative practice.

Oxford Handbook of Cardiac Nursing (2 ed.)

Author: Kate Olson
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Print ISBN-13: 9780199651344
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199651344.001.0001

This new edition of the Oxford Handbook of Cardiac Nursing includes expanded information on prevention of cardiovascular disease and heart disease in pregnancy, as well as the latest resuscitation guidelines, protocols, and clinical information. It covers assessment, investigation, treatment, rehabilitation, and pharmacological interventions, and new illustrations and diagrams have been added throughout to aid clarity of information. Although a large part of it focuses on caring for patients with coronary heart disease, many other cardiovascular problems, such as valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease, and cardiomyopathies are covered. Designed to be used on the ward, in the community, and for studying and revision, it contains expert guidance, written by experienced nurses and teachers. This resource is specifically laid out to enable quick access to precise, targeted information, and covers the vast majority of clinical scenarios.

Oxford Handbook of Cancer Nursing

Author: Mike Tadman and Dave Roberts
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2007
Print ISBN-13: 9780198569244
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198569244.001.0001

Taking a systematic approach to the main areas of cancer nursing practice, the Oxford Handbook of Cancer Nursing covers all aspects of cancer care. It guides the user from pre-diagnosis, through treatment, to issues of advanced disease and palliative care. It includes cancer biology, genetics and treatments, as well as new targeted and complementary therapies.

Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia (4 ed.)

Author: Keith Allman, Iain Wilson, and Aidan O’Donnell
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2015
Print ISBN-13: 9780198719410
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198719410.001.0001

The Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia is a comprehensive, authoritative, and practical guide to the whole field of anaesthetic practice. It encompasses all ages, from neonates to the elderly, and all surgical specialties, including cardiac surgery, interventional radiology, and weight-reduction surgery. Local, regional, and neuraxial techniques are described, including ultrasound guidance. The entire patient journey is covered, from preoperative assessment and investigation, through informed consent, to post-operative analgesia. There are substantial sections dealing with acute pain and the management of intra-operative emergencies. A comprehensive drug formulary is provided.

Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing, 2nd ed.

Author: Maria Flynn and Dave Mercer
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Print ISBN-13: 9780198743477
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198743477.001.0001

The second edition of the Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing addresses the philosophy, principles, and practice of general adult nursing, and the ways in which general adult nurses relate to people, engage critically with professional knowledge, and organize appropriate nursing care and interventions. The content provides information to help general nurses to draw on their personal and professional values, knowledge, and experience when making general practice decisions and organizing care. The handbook is designed to be a broad reference source, focused on the types of conditions that general adult nurses are most likely to come across in their everyday work, whether this is in hospital, hospice, or community locations. The handbook is arranged in four sections, each of which presents key facts related to professional nursing values, communication and interpersonal skills, nursing practice and decision-making, and leadership, management, and teamwork. Details of clinical procedures are not included, as these are expertly addressed in the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Skills in Adult Nursing. Part 1—Professional nursing values (Chapters 1–4)—outlines the values and statutory responsibilities underpinning all nursing practice, decision-making, and patient care. Part 2—Communication and interpersonal skills (Chapters 5–11)—discusses key features of empathetic communication in different nursing contexts. Part 3—Nursing practice and decision-making (Chapters 12–26)—provides key facts about health conditions in different body systems, along with potential investigations and treatment approaches. These chapters also highlight related nursing considerations, to stimulate and support thinking and decision-making in practice. Part 4—Nursing leadership, teamwork, and collectives (Chapters 27–31)—focuses on leadership, management, and teamwork, and the way nurses interact with each other, patients, and the public. Each chapter also lists useful sources of further information. The majority of these are online resources, in recognition of the way most people use information and communication technology in everyday nursing practice, education, and research. Other texts in the Oxford nursing handbook series provide a wide range of specialist texts to cover the detail of more specialized aspects of nursing practice, and reference to these are included throughout the text

Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine (3 ed.)

Author: Punit Ramrakha, Kevin Moore, and Amir Sam
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2019
Print ISBN-13: 9780198797425
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198797425.001.0001

This title is a practical and comprehensive guide to the management of the acutely ill patient. It is a single source to the most up-to-date therapies and protocols. It presents the most recent treatment guidelines and evidence-based content that is up-to-date with the recent advances in clinical medicine. Topics covered include cardiac emergencies, respiratory emergencies, gastroenterological emergencies, renal emergencies, shock, neurological emergencies, infectious diseases, emergencies in human immunodeficiency virus, diabetes and endocrine emergencies, haematological emergencies, rheumatological emergencies, dermatological emergencies, psychiatric emergencies, drug overdoses, and practical procedures in acute medicine.

Oxford Handbook for the Foundation Programme (5 ed.)

Author: Tim Raine, James Dawson, Stephan Sanders, and Simon Eccles
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2018
Print ISBN-13: 9780198813538
DOI: 0.1093/med/9780198813538.001.0001

The Oxford Handbook for the Foundation Programme returns for a new edition with clear and thorough clinical guidance and honest advice to help you excel in your first two years as a doctor. This new online edition has been fully updated in line with the latest guidelines from NICE, Resuscitation Council UK, and the British Thoracic Society among others. It gives you practical, step-by-step guidance on everything from neurological to gastroenterological presentations. Emergency presentations are highlighted in red and indexed to give you fast access to the information you need. This edition also includes a fully revised chapter on pharmacopeia with references to the British National Formulary, as well as chapters on practical procedures and interpreting results. It’s also a unique resource for things they don’t teach you at medical school about being a doctor and life on the wards. The authors have drawn on their own experiences and careful research to help you understand issues ranging from your pay and pension, stress and workplace relations, paperwork, and career development.

New Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry (2 ed.)

Author: Michael Gelder, Nancy Andreasen, Juan Lopez-Ibor, and John Geddes
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2006
Print ISBN-13: 9780199696758
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199696758.001.0001

The New Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry is one of the leading reference works in this field. Bringing together over 200 chapters from the leading figures in the discipline, it presents a comprehensive account of clinical psychiatry, with reference to its scientific basis and to the patient’s perspective throughout.

Medical Emergencies in Dentistry

Author: Nigel Robb and Jason Leitch
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2006
Print ISBN-13: 9780198529316
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198529316.001.1

Although rare, medical emergencies can occur in the dental setting so prompt treatment is essential. This practical guide to medical emergencies in the dental surgery forms a vital part of the education of all dental students and dentists. Each common emergency is explained with symptoms and treatment outlined.

Head, Neck and Dental Emergencies

Author: Michael Perry
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2005
Print ISBN-13: 9780198529101
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198529101.001.0001

This online reference identifies and outlines the management of those diseases, injuries or complaints which occur above the collar bones. Established principles of care are emphasised, together with top tips gained from personal experiences.

Handbook of Surgical Consent

Author: Rajesh Nair and David J. Holroyd
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Print ISBN-13: 9780199595587
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199595587.001.0001

This valuable tool, written by experts, offers practical guidance in the principles of consent, alongside procedure-specific information on risks and benefits

Emergencies in Trauma

Author: Aneel Bhangu, Caroline Lee, and Keith Porter
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2010
Print ISBN-13: 9780199558643
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199558643.001.1

This reference provides the on-call junior doctor with a rapid reference guide to the management of the key trauma topics.

Emergencies in Sports Medicine

Author: Julian Redhead and Jonathan Gordon
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2012
Print ISBN-13: 9780199602674
DOI: 0.1093/med/9780199602674.001.0001

The essential quick-referral guide for any medical professional providing immediate care for patients with sporting injuries.

Emergencies in Respiratory Medicine

Author: Robert Parker, Catherine Thomas, and Lesley Bennett
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2007
Print ISBN-13: 9780199202447
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199202447.001.0001

Emergencies in Respiratory Medicine shows the user how to deal with emergency admissions to hospital through six sections: presentations, clinical scenarios, acute conditions, chronic conditions, practical and management issues, and investigations.

Emergencies in Psychiatry

Author: Basant Puri and Ian Treasaden
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2008
Print ISBN-13: 9780198530800
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198530800.001.0001

This is a practical and problem-orientated accessible guide for those who have to deal with psychiatric emergencies. It contains guidance on how to assess and manage these emergencies and how to manoeuvre successfully though the practical difficulties that may arise, whilst also avoiding medical, psychiatric, and legal pitfalls.

Emergencies in Primary Care

Author: Chantal Simon, Karen O’Reilly, Robin Proctor, and John Buckmaster
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2007
Print ISBN-13: 9780198570684
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198570684.001.0001

This reference provides a practical, accessible guide to all emergencies encountered in primary care from the immediately life threatening to the small but urgent problems that can arise.

Emergencies in Palliative and Supportive Care

Author: David Currow and Katherine Clark
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2006
Print ISBN-13: 9780198567226
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780198567226.001.1

This is a practical, accessible guide to all emergency situations encountered in palliative care. It provides clinical guidance for the management of people with progressive life limiting illnesses including cancer, AIDS, end-stage organ failure and neurodegenerative diseases.

Emergencies in Paediatrics and Neonatology (2 ed.)

Author: Stuart Crisp and Jo Rainbow
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2013
Print ISBN-13: 9780199605538
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199605538.001.0001

The second edition of this essential handbook provides a practical, accessible guide to all emergency situations encountered in paediatrics and neonatology, from the immediately life-threatening to the smaller but urgent problems that may arise.

Emergencies in Oncology

Author: Martin Scott-Brown, Roy AJ Spence, and Patrick Johnston
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2007
Print ISBN-13: 9780199215638
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199215638.001.0001

This reference seeks to provide an easily accessible evidence based guide to the diagnosis and management of acutely ill patients with cancer. It aims to help both the oncology specialist and the non-specialist to optimally manage acutely unwell cancer patients.

Emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2 ed.)

Author: Stergios K. Doumouchtsis and S. Arulkumaran
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Print ISBN-13: 9780199651382
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199651382.001.0001

This handbook provides a practical and accessible guide to all emergency situations encountered in obstetrics and gynaecology, from the immediately life-threatening to the smaller but urgent problems that may arise. Designed around the symptoms and signs with which the patient presents to the hospital, this handbook explains how to arrive at a differential diagnosis and how to prevent, manage, and treat an emergency. The obstetric emergencies section covers topics from early pregnancy through to post-delivery complications, whilst the gynaecological emergencies section addresses those issues that could potentially pose a threat to a women’s fertility or even her life. The second edition addresses new topics on issues that have become more prevalent in recent years, such as substance misuse in pregnancy and violence against women and children. A new topic on ‘preoperative assessment’ outlines how to get consent, the risks, benefits, and what the patient should expect. Fully revised and updated, covering new guidance, this title provides foundation year doctors, specialty trainees, and consultants in obstetrics and gynaecology with an invaluable source of information for every emergency situation.

Emergencies in Mental Health Nursing

Author: Patrick Callaghan
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2012
Print ISBN-13: 9780199561414
DOI:  10.1093/med/9780199561414.001.0001

This resource provides a practical, accessible guide for mental health nurses confronted with emergencies so as to enable them to manage these emergencies in a therapeutic, safe and legally proper manner. As with all emergencies, the immediate care of patients with mental health problems must be simple and quick, and so this resource comprises easy to read bulletted short notes with an emphasis on establishing the diagnosis while maintaining a high index of suspicion.

Emergencies in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Author: E. A Glasper, Gill McEwing, and Jim Richardson
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Print ISBN-13: 9780199231362
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199547197.001.0001

An easily accessible guide to diagnosing and managing critical situations, Emergencies in Gastroenterology and Hepatology aids doctors in dealing with acutely sick patients quickly and effectively. This resource provides practical advice on how to make difficult decisions in an emergency situation. Areas covered include life and death emergencies, as well as the broad problems faced by on-call Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists on a daily basis. The focus throughout is on immediate management, but it also refers to long-term follow up for certain problems.

Emergencies in Critical Care (2 ed.)

Author: Martin Beed, Richard Sherman, and Ravi Mahajan
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2013
Print ISBN-13: 9780199696277
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199696277.001.0001

This essential resource provides a practical, accessible guide to all emergency situations encountered in the critical care setting. Emergencies are very common in the critical care setting and this resource helps critical care staff identify patients at risk, how to manage them, and be prepared. This second edition covers new areas of importance, including sections on how to deal with adverse events and critical incidents involving critically ill patients, patient-safety and improved patient rescue packages, and on the practicalities of infection control procedures.

Emergencies in Clinical Surgery

Author:Chris Callaghan, J. Andrew Bradley, and Christopher Watson
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2008
Print ISBN-13: 9780199219018
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199219018.001.0001

This reference provides a practical, accessible guide to all emergency situations found before, during, and straight after surgery. It covers approaches to the emergency surgical patient, problem-based emergency surgery, disease-based emergency surgery, post-operative complications, procedures and miscellaneous material such as transfusion.

Emergencies in Clinical Radiology

Author: Richard Graham and Ferdia Gallagher
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Print ISBN-13: 9780199238439
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199238439.001.0001

This essential reference provides guidance for all those seeking or reporting investigations in radiology which arises in an emergency setting. It summarises the major problems faced on-call and provides advice on the most suitable radiological tests to request as well as suggesting an appropriate timescale for imaging.

Emergencies in Clinical Medicine

Author: Piers Page and Greg Skinner
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2010
Print ISBN-13: 9780199202522
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199547197.001.0001

This reference aims to give the junior doctor the confidence to recognise these and manage emergencies. It is concise, didactic and an excellent complement to the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine.

Emergencies in Children’s and Young People’s Nursing

Author: E. A Glasper, Gill McEwing, and Jim Richardson
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Print ISBN-13: 9780199547197
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199547197.001.0001

Emergencies in Children’s and Young People’s Nursing is a one-stop quick reference for children’s and young people’s nurses providing emergency care in the acute hospital setting.

Emergencies in Cardiology (2 ed.)

Author: Saul G. Myerson, Robin P. Choudhury, and Andrew R. J. Mitchell
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2010
Print ISBN-13: 9780199554386
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199554386.001.1

With the increasing complexity and rapidly changing nature of available therapies, knowing which to use and when can be difficult. This reference provides an easily accessible guide to diagnosing and managing acute cardiovascular problems.

Emergencies in Anaesthesia (2 ed.)

Author: Keith Allman, Andrew McIndoe, and Iain Wilson
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2010
Print ISBN-13: 9780199560820
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199560820.001.0001

This essential reference deals with many of the emergency situations which occur during anaesthesia practice. It describes the presentation, differential diagnosis, investigations and immediate actions for a range of problems.

Emergencies in Adult Nursing

Author: Philip Downing
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Print ISBN-13: 9780199226573
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199226573.001.0001

This guide enables nurses to identify which clinical problems are true emergencies, which require urgent attention and those that can wait – differential diagnoses for each clinical presentation are identified, along with the actions required to ensure effective treatment is provided.

Oxford Textbook of Women and Mental Health

Author: Dora Kohen
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Print ISBN-13: 9780199214365
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199214365.001.0001

The Oxford Textbook of Women and Mental Health presents a balanced understanding of different aspects of gender and mental health.

Oxford Textbook of Anaesthesia for the Elderly Patient

Author: Christopher Dodds, Chandra Kumar, and Bernadette Veering
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Print ISBN-13: 9780199604999
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199604999.001.0001

This resource provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of all aspects of anaesthesia for the elderly patient looking at the effect of ageing on the systems of the body and the role that age has on drug mechanisms. Designed for both consultants and trainees who care for elderly patients, chapters address the clinical management of the older patient in pain, trauma, intensive care as well as anaesthesia for all aspects of surgery. The expert author team use their experience to provide a practical and stimulating resource which informs everyday clinical activity and explores the unanswered questions which face anaesthetists in this changing patient population.

Oxford Textbook of Neuromuscular Disorders

Author: David Hilton-Jones and Martin R. Turner
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Print ISBN-13: 9780199698073
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199698073.001.0001

Part of the Oxford Textbooks in Clinical Neurology series, the Oxford Textbook of Neuromuscular Disorders covers the scientific basis, clinical diagnosis, and treatment of neuromuscular disorders with a particular focus on the most clinically relevant disorders. The resource is organized into seven sections, starting with the general approach to the patient with neuromuscular disorders and then focusing on specific neuromuscular conditions affecting the peripheral nervous system from its origins at the spinal cord anterior horn on its outward course to their effector muscles and the inbound sensory pathways. Chapters on specific neuromuscular conditions are illustrated with typical case histories and their presenting features, allowing readers to put rarer conditions into their clinical context more easily.

Oxford Textbook of Vasculitis (3 ed.)

Author: Gene V. Ball, Barri J. Fessler, and S. Louis Bridges, Jr.
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Print ISBN-13: 9780199659869
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199659869.001.0001

The third edition of this definitive and highly-regarded reference resource provides a comprehensive review of vasculitis, a fascinating array of life-threatening and minor conditions caused by inflammatory syndromes and diseases that affect the blood vessels. This resource uniquely brings together concepts from both the biological and clinical aspects of vasculitis. Research in clinical immunology now invigorates the entire area of vasculitis and shapes a rational approach to pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment, which is the substance of this text. Over 40 chapters cover known vasculitic conditions, and are illustrated with over 250 full-colour photographs of clinical and pathologic findings, diagrams, and tables. Separate sections are devoted to basic science, clinical manifestations commonly seen in vasculitis, imaging and percutaneous interventions, individual diseases and syndromes, as well as conditions which can mimic vasculitis. Many of the conditions are rare, and it is the exceptional clinician who has much experience with more than a few of these; thus, the invaluable experience of the international team of authors makes this new edition truly indispensable.

Oxford Textbook of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease

Author: Bo Norrving
Format: Webpage Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Print ISBN-13: 9780199641208
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199641208.001.0001

The Oxford Textbook of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease is a comprehensive resource on clinical stroke, covering all major aspects of cerebrovascular disease, including epidemiology, risk factors, primary prevention, pathophysiology, diagnostics, clinical features, acute therapies, secondary prevention, prognosis, and rehabilitation. It makes use of current pedagogic principles, and includes not only aspects on management in the acute hospital phase of stroke, but also public health issues, prevention, long-term management, and silent vascular disease (which is becoming increasingly epidemic in the general population). Topical aspects also include advice to improve clinical skills in examination, diagnosing, and treating stroke. It also covers the fields of silent cerebrovascular disease (silent brain infarcts, microbleeds, white matter ischemic abnormalities) that more recently have been recognized to be highly prevalent in the general population, and that carry important risks on vascular events and cognitive decline/dementia.

Medical Masterclass: acute medicine (module 4)

Pages: 164 Size: 3.43 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Royal College Of Physicians
Published: 01 January, 2010
eISBN-13: 9781860164316

Each module starts with case-studies that define the core content of a specialty by covering all of their most common clinical presentations; and then discusses the appropriate clinical approach, history taking, examination, differential diagnosis, investigations and management for each of them.

These case-studies are followed by a section for self-assessment and structured notes on specific diseases, treatments, investigations and practical procedures.

Medical Masterclass: cardiology and respiratory medicine (module 7)

Pages: 373 Size: 8.08 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Royal College Of Physicians
Published: 01 January, 2010
eISBN-13: 9781860164323

Each module starts with case-studies that define the core content of a specialty by covering all of their most common clinical presentations; and then discusses the appropriate clinical approach, history taking, examination, differential diagnosis, investigations and management for each of them.

These case-studies are followed by a section for self-assessment and structured notes on specific diseases, treatments, investigations and practical procedures.

Medical Masterclass: clinical skills (module 3)

Pages: 225 Size: 3.05 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Royal College Of Physicians
Published: 01 January, 2010
eISBN-13: 9781860164330

Each module starts with case-studies that define the core content of a specialty by covering all of their most common clinical presentations; and then discusses the appropriate clinical approach, history taking, examination, differential diagnosis, investigations and management for each of them.

These case-studies are followed by a section for self-assessment and structured notes on specific diseases, treatments, investigations and practical procedures.

Medical Masterclass: endocrinology (module 10)

Author: Mark Gurnell (Ed)
Pages: 223 Size: 4.58 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Royal College Of Physicians
Published: 01 January, 2010
eISBN-13: 9781860164347

Each module starts with case-studies that define the core content of a specialty by covering all of their most common clinical presentations; and then discusses the appropriate clinical approach, history taking, examination, differential diagnosis, investigations and management for each of them.

These case-studies are followed by a section for self-assessment and structured notes on specific diseases, treatments, investigations and practical procedures.

Medical Masterclass: gastroenterology and hepatology (module 8)

Pages: 193 Size: 4.62 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Royal College Of Physicians
Published: 01 January, 2010
eISBN-13: 9781860164354

Each module starts with case-studies that define the core content of a specialty by covering all of their most common clinical presentations; and then discusses the appropriate clinical approach, history taking, examination, differential diagnosis, investigations and management for each of them.

These case-studies are followed by a section for self-assessment and structured notes on specific diseases, treatments, investigations and practical procedures.

Medical Masterclass: infectious diseases and dermatology (module 5)

Pages: 335 Size: 11 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Royal College Of Physicians
Published: 01 January, 2010
eISBN-13: 9781860164378

Each module starts with case-studies that define the core content of a specialty by covering all of their most common clinical presentations; and then discusses the appropriate clinical approach, history taking, examination, differential diagnosis, investigations and management for each of them.

These case-studies are followed by a section for self-assessment and structured notes on specific diseases, treatments, investigations and practical procedures.

Medical Masterclass: neurology, opthalmology and psychology (module 9)

Pages: 288 Size: 4.99 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Royal College Of Physicians
Published: 01 January, 2010
eISBN-13: 9781860164392

Each module starts with case-studies that define the core content of a specialty by covering all of their most common clinical presentations; and then discusses the appropriate clinical approach, history taking, examination, differential diagnosis, investigations and management for each of them.

These case-studies are followed by a section for self-assessment and structured notes on specific diseases, treatments, investigations and practical procedures.

Lecture Notes: Urology

Author: Amir Kaisary, Andrew Ballaro, Katharine Pigott.
Pages: 346 Size: 10.72 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 14 January, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781118471036

Urology Lecture Notes contains all the essential knowledge for medical students, junior doctors and early-stage trainees involved in urology placements or urological surgery. With a strong emphasis on clinical presentation, procedures and surgery, it provides an accessible, conversational guide to all the situations likely to be encountered on the wards. Key features include: Extensive illustration to clearly demonstrate relevant procedures, conditions, and physiology Important information flagged up in key points Self-assessment MCQs to test and help consolidate knowledge Whether you are preparing for your first urology rotation or looking for a quick reference to all aspects of the system, Urology Lecture Notes provides key support to all students, junior doctors and trainees involved in this specialty.

Lecture Notes: Respiratory Medicine

Author: S. J. Bourke, Graham P. Burns
Pages: 262 Size: 4.25 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 28 April, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781118652305

Respiratory Medicine Lecture Notes covers everything from the basics of anatomy and physiology, through to the aetiology, epidemiology, symptoms and management of a full range of respiratory diseases, providing a comprehensive yet easy-to-read overview of all the essentials of respiratory medicine. Key features of this new, full-colour edition include: Updated and expanded material on chest X-rays and radiology Self-assessment exercises for each chapter A range of clinical images and scans showing the key features of each disease Fully supported by a companion website at www.lecturenoteseries.com/respiratory featuring figures, key points, web links, and interactive self-assessment questions Ideal for learning the basics of the respiratory system, starting a placement, or as a quick-reference revision guide, Respiratory Medicine Lecture Notes is an invaluable resource for medical students, respiratory nurses and junior doctors.

Lecture Notes: Psychiatry

Author: Gautam Gulati, Mary-Ellen Lynall, Kate Saunders. Pages: 231 Size: 9.58 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 14 October, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781118378229

Lecture Notes: Psychiatry provides a concise and accessible introduction to the fundamentals of Psychiatry, presenting the principles of Psychiatric examination followed by systematic coverage of the major psychiatric disorders, as well as covering management and treatment options. This eleventh edition has been revised to include recent developments in history-taking, psychotropic drugs and case presentations, as well as covering the practical elements of patient guidance and care. Key features include: * Clearly presented tables, figures and end-of-chapter `Key point` summaries to aid revision * An emphasis on core management skills needed by Junior Doctors in both psychiatric and general hospital settings * Quick reference guides to help structure patient assessments on-the-go * MCQs and case studies in line with medical school and professional level psychiatry exams For those embarking on study or refreshing their knowledge of psychiatry, Lecture Notes: Psychiatry provides a step-by-step guide to both its wider and patient-centred

Lecture Notes: Neurology

Author: Lionel Ginsberg
Pages: 210 Size: 10.01 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 15 December, 2011
eISBN-13: 9781118310939

Now in two colours throughout, this new edition of Lecture Notes: Neurology contains the core neurological information required, whichever branch of clinical medicine you choose. Reflecting current clinical practice, the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of neurological diseases are concisely covered. The book is divided into two parts. The Neurological Approach looks at neurological history taking. The neurological examination is then discussed in detail – consciousness, cognitive function, vision and other cranial nerves, motor function, sensation and autonomic function. In part two , Neurological Disorders , the common neurological conditions are described, along with neurological emergencies and neuro-rehabilitation. Featuring a self-assessment section, and with clinical scenario and key points boxes throughout, Lecture Notes: Neurology is ideal for medical students, junior doctors, and specialist nurses who want a concise introduction to clinical neurology that can be used as a core text or as a revision resource.

Lecture Notes: Immunology

Author: Ian Todd, Gavin Spickett, Lucy Fairclough
Pages: 245 Size: 33.12 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 07 July, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781118451663

Immunology Lecture Notes provides a thorough grounding in basic concepts of immunity. Covering the core components of the immunology curriculum at medical school, it presents a concise overview of the immune system, its interactions with pathogens, the major areas of immunopathology, including immunodeficiency, allergy, autoimmunity, lymphoptopliferative diseases and transplantation, and their therapy. Immunology Lecture Notes includes: Full-colour descriptive illustrations and diagrams throughout, supplemented by new molecular graphics and anatomical scans New clinical cases developed as themes throughout the book to illustrate the practical application of immunological principles Fully updated self-assessment questions with expanded explanation of answers With learning objectives and key points guiding you through the vital concepts, Immunology Lecture Notes will help you to address the key disorders of the immune system, and use immunological developments in clinical practice.

Lecture Notes: Clinical Medicine

Author: John Bradley, M. Gurnell, Diana Wood, David Rubenstein
Pages: 397 Size: 29.16 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 12 July, 2012
eISBN-13: 9781118498576

Clinical Medicine Lecture Notes provides a comprehensive, accessible introduction to the management and treatment of medical conditions. A short manual of techniques on communication and physical examination in Part 1 is supported by the core knowledge required on diseases specific to each body system in Part 2. Combining readability with high quality illustrations, this seventh edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect up to date practice in examination and clinical investigation, and advances in the evidence base supporting modern day clinical practice. Numerous figures and tables help distil the information for revision purposes, and there are new chapters on the medical interview and assessment. Whether you need to develop your knowledge for clinical practice, or refresh that knowledge in the run up to examinations, Clinical Medicine Lecture Notes will help foster a systematic approach to the clinical situation for all medical students and hospital doctors.

Lecture Notes: Clinical Anaesthesia

Author: Carl L. Gwinnutt, Matthew Gwinnutt
Pages: 199 Size: 11.07 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 18 July, 2012
eISBN-13: 9781118329283

Perfect for medical students, junior doctors, anaesthetic nurses and allied health professionals, Lecture Notes Clinical Anaesthesia provides a thorough introduction to the modern principles and practices of clinical anaesthesia. Full-colour diagrams, photographs and key fact boxes support easy understanding of the theory of anaesthetics allowing confident transfer of information into clinical practice. This fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent developments within the anaesthetics specialty and is fully supported by a wide-range of self-assessments for study and revision purposes together with a range of `tips for anaesthesia attachments` that start each chapter. Whether you need to develop your knowledge for clinical practice, or refresh that knowledge in the run-up to examinations, Lecture Notes Clinical Anaesthesia will help foster a systematic approach to the clinical situation for all medical students and hospital doctors.

Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Lecture Notes)

Author: Edited By Gerard A. Mckay, Matthew R. Walters.
Pages: 330 Size: 15.66 MB Format: PDF Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Published: 04 February, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781118344880

Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Lecture Notes provides a clear and accessible overview of all the key prescribing topics needed for medical finals and beyond. Detailed coverage and discussion of pharmacology in a clinical context, combined with an easy-to-understand, readable style, helps improve and test understanding of pharmacological principles and reasoning on rotation and into the foundation years.

Key features for this edition include:

  • Clinical scenarios to root each chapter firmly in a real-life setting
  • Prescribing points flagging up important issues of clinical relevance
  • Expanded sections on drugs you may need in a hurry, prescribing and its pitfalls, and paediatric prescribing
  • A self-assessment section to test your knowledge and help prepare for examinations

Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Lecture Notes is an ideal resource for all medical students, junior doctors, and other prescribers, whether learning how pharmacological principles relate to clinical situations, brushing up on the basics while on rotation, or looking for a comprehensive overview of prescribing and therapeutics.

Infection Prevention and Control at a Glance

Author: Debbie Weston, Alison Burgess, Sue Roberts.
Pages: 147 Size: 42.1 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 16 September, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781118973547

Infection Prevention and Control at a Glance isthe perfect companion for study and revision for pre-registration nursing and healthcare students, as well as qualified nurses and medical students. Infection prevention and control is one of the key five essential skills clusters that is incorporated into all pre-registration nursing programmes. This highly visual and dynamic book is a thorough resource for nurses wanting to consolidate and expand their knowledge of this important part of nursing. Written by experienced infection prevention and control specialist nurses, it provides a concise and simple approach to a vast and complex subject, and equips the reader with key information in relation to various aspects of infection prevention and control practice. * Provides a snap-shot of the application of infection prevention and control in practice and the key infections affecting patients in both acute and primary care * A uniquely visual and accessible overview of a topic of relevance to all nursing staff * Includes key points for clinical practice, patient management, and signposting of key national guidance documents and websites * Available in a wide-range of digital formats – perfect for `on the go` study and revision

Paediatrics at a Glance

Author: Lawrence Miall, Mary Rudolf, Dominic Smith.
Pages: 206 Size: 9.91 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 29 April, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781118947821

Paediatrics at a Glance provides an introduction to paediatrics and the problems encountered in child health as they present in primary, community and secondary care, from birth through to adolescence. Thoroughly updated to reflect changes in understanding of childhood illness over the last 5 years, the 4th edition of this best-selling textbook diagrammatically summarises the main differential diagnoses for each presenting symptom, while accompanying text covers important disorders and conditions as well as management information. Paediatrics at a Glance: Is an accessible, user-friendly guide to the entire paediatric curriculum Features expanded coverage of psychological issues and ethics in child health Includes more on advances in genetics, screening and therapy of childhood illness Contains new videos of procedures and concepts on the companion website Includes a brand new chapter on Palliative Care – an emerging area in the specialty Features full colour artwork throughout Includes a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/paediatrics featuring interactive self-assessment case studies, MCQs, videos of the procedures and concepts covered in the book, and links to online resources Paediatrics at a Glance is the ideal companion for anyone about to start a paediatric attachment or module and will appeal to medical students, junior doctors and GP trainees as well as nursing students and other health professionals.

Lecture Notes: Paediatrics

Author: Simon J. Newell, Jonathan C. Darling.
Pages: 338 Size: 36.54 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 30 December, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781118814482

Paediatrics Lecture Notes provides the information central to a thorough understanding of the care of children in clinical practice, drawing out key concepts in areas such as examination, communication and emergency paediatrics, in addition to systematically structured clinical topics. Incorporating brand new and updated material to reflect advances in various areas of child and adolescent health, such as genetics, behavioural and emotional problems and seizures, this edition is also ideal for exam preparation. Key learning features include: * Ready-made revision lists, OSCE stations and practice EMQs * New `icon` system highlighting essential clinical topics throughout * Helpful key points and treatment boxes in every chapter * A new `Symptom Sorter`, available at www.lecturenoteseries.com/paediatrics, to help quickly determine which conditions should feature in your differential diagnoses An ideal resource for those encountering this area of study for the first time, on paediatric rotation, or needing to refresh their knowledge, Paediatrics Lecture Notes presents the vital information in one accessible and user friendly volume.

OSCEs at a Glance

Author: Adrian Blundell, Richard Harrison.
Pages: 264 Size: 24.83 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 01 March, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781118274217

Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, OSCEs at a Glance 2nd Edition is both a revision guide and a comprehensive introduction to objective structured clinical examinations for medical students. Fully revised to suit the current curriculum, and written with student feedback and experiences in mind, this full-colour textbook contains brand new and comprehensively indexed chapters which include 32 new OSCE stations, covering distinct areas of specialisation as well as broader practical and communication skills covered in the exams. This new edition of OSCEs at a Glance is also supported by a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/osces containing downloadable OSCE checklists – perfect for testing knowledge in the run-up to exams.

The Situational Judgement Test at a Glance

Author: Frances Varian, Lara Cartwright.
Pages: 93 Size: 16.69 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 10 October, 2012
eISBN-13: 9781118490969

The Situational Judgement Test at a Glance provides a sound introduction to the SJT and details ways you can prepare before the assessment. It includes worked case examples based on real-life scenarios which have been reviewed by experienced clinicians and examiners. The book draws out key aspects of professional practice relevant to the role of a junior doctor. This is based on the nine domains as outlined by the ISFP (Improving Selection to Foundation Programme), who detailed the behaviours necessary to be a competent Foundation Doctor. The overall aim of The Situational Judgement Test at a Glance is not to spoon feed hundreds of practice questions or reams of guidelines, but to steer you towards a logical way of approaching best medical practice — and therefore the SJT — with many examples of doctors` personal experiences along the way. Challenging scenarios are analysed using guidelines from the General Medical Council and research interviews with patients, lab staff and healthcare professionals. All examples in the book are worked in a test-style apparatus, with questions on one side and detailed answers over the page so you can understand the reasoning behind the material.

Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Trauma at a Glance

Author: Catherine Swales, Christopher Bulstrode.
Pages: 122 Size: 19.39 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 06 May, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781118713617

Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Trauma at a Glance is the new edition of The Musculoskeletal System at a Glance . The book now includes not just basic anatomy, but also features presenting complaints and patient examination and reflects the increased coverage of rheumatology, making it relevant for students at all levels. Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Trauma at a Glance Expands its coverage of rheumatology to include all major topics on the medical student curriculum Includes fully illustrated chapters on examination of each part of the musculoskeletal system Provides self-assessment case studies to test knowledge and provide clinical context Consolidates all information relating to the musculoskeletal system in one title Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Trauma at a Glance is ideal for all medical students studying the musculoskeletal system or taking an orthopaedics or rheumatology rotation.

The Respiratory System at a Glance

Author: Jeremy P. T. Ward
Pages: 120 Size: 26.44 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 05 June, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781118761069

The Respiratory System at a Glance has been thoroughly updated in line with current practice guidelines and new techniques to provide a highly illustrated and comprehensive guide to normal lung structure and function, as well as associated pathophysiology. Each topic has been fully revised and is accompanied by clear diagrams to encapsulate essential knowledge. Reflecting changes to the content, teaching and assessment methods used in medical education, this new edition now includes more information on acid base and its clinical ramifications, further detail on defence mechanisms and immunology, and also features online access to clinical cases and flashcards. The Respiratory System at a Glance: Integrates basic and clinical science ideal for integrated and systems-based courses Includes both the pathophysiology and clinical aspects of the respiratory system Is fully revised and updated to reflect current practice guidelines and new therapies Provides online clinical cases, brand new flashcards, and MCQs Includes a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/respiratory featuring interactive multiple choice questions and digital flashcards

Psychiatry at a Glance

Author: C. L. E. Katona, Claudia Cooper, Mary M. Robertson
Pages: 147 Size: 8.46 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 26 October, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781119129691

Psychiatry at a Glance is an up-to-date, accessible introductory and study text for all students of psychiatry. It presents need-to-know information on the basic science, treatment, and management of the major disorders, and helps you develop your skills in history taking and performing the Mental State Examination (MSE). This new edition features: Thoroughly updated content to reflect new research, the DSM 5 classification and NICE guidelines All the information required, including practice questions, for the written Psychiatry exams Extensive self-assessment material, including Extending Matching Questions, Single Best Answer questions, and sample OSCE stations, to reinforce knowledge learnt A companion website at ataglanceseries.com/psychiatry featuring interactive case studies and downloadable illustrations Psychiatry at a Glance will appeal to medical students, junior doctors and psychiatry trainees, as well as nursing students and other health professionals and is the ideal companion for anyone about to start a psychiatric attachment or module.

Prescribing Scenarios at a Glance

Author: Emma Baker, Daniel Burrage, Dagan Lonsdale, Andrew Hitchings.
Pages: 294 Size: 83.21 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 07 May, 2014
eISBN-13: 9781118570876

Prescribing Scenarios at a Glance is an innovative resource which allows medical students and junior doctors to practise prescribing skills safely for themselves. Supporting those who wish to develop their prescribing knowledge and clinical reasoning, this book features 50 acute and on call scenarios in a hospital setting. Users will be able to practise skills such as initiating a prescription, planning management, reviewing therapy, and identifying adverse drug reactions and interactions. Prescribing Scenarios at a Glance:

  • Contains case scenarios, mock drug charts and model answers with discussion
  • Features a workbook of prepared drug charts for each case that allow users to practise prescription writing
  • Includes detailed explanations and answers to all case scenarios, including examples of correctly completed charts
  • Includes access to refill drug charts for each scenario available on the companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/prescribingscenarios, allowing users to rehearse each scenario as many times as they like

An ideal companion for medical students, foundation doctors and non-medical prescribers as they develop their prescribing skills, this book will help to instil confidence, reduce errors, and encourage best practice. It will also be a valuable resource for candidates preparing for prescribing exams.

Prescribing at a Glance

Author: Sarah Ross.
Pages: 99 Size: 15.81 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 31 July, 2014
eISBN-13: 9781118257289

The principles of drug therapies are fundamental to medical practitioners in all branches; but are often difficult to get to grips with. Prescribing at a Glance addresses the most common uses of prescription drugs, and follows progress from dose calculation, administration to monitoring the effects in the treatments of major presenting problems. With a focus on prescribing, this user-friendly guide helps practitioners to develop crucial knowledge and skills, including establishing accurate drug histories, planning appropriate therapies, writing safe and legal prescriptions, critically appraising the prescribing of others, patient support, accessing reliable information about medicines, and detecting adverse drug reactions. Prescribing at a Glance:

  • Features detailed and high-quality colour illustrations throughout
  • Includes examples of common prescribing errors, practice prescriptions and calculations
  • Follows the structure of the WHO Good Prescribing Guide, and corresponds to the core curriculum of the British Pharmacological Society
  • Is the perfect guide to help you prepare for the Prescribing Skills Assessment (PSA)
  • Includes a companion website featuring interactive MCQs and cases, available at www.ataglanceseries.com/prescribing

From the series that brought you Medical Pharmacology at a Glance, and designed to help those in the later stages of their medical training become adept at the skills required for a vital yet often confusing subject — Prescribing at a Glance will help you fill in any knowledge gaps with simple step-by-step instructions, and clear, easy-to-remember guidelines.

Surgery at a Glance

Author: Pierce A. Grace, Neil R. Borley.
Pages: 209 Size: 18.08 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 14 January, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781118522608

This new edition of Surgery at a Glance provides a concise and visually-orientated summary of a comprehensive lecture course in surgery. Following the easy-to-use at a Glance format, each topic is presented with clear illustrations and key facts encapsulating all that you need to know. The book is coherently divided into clinical presentations followed by major surgical conditions. Exploring core principals and important diseases, it is an accessible companion to any surgery core text, and is ideally placed to support the current curriculum. Surgery at a Glance : *Features brand new chapters on Orthopaedics and updates on the management of surgical conditions *Includes more revision-friendly elements for quick reference *Is fully supported by a resource website at www.testgeneralsurgery.com containing both MCQs and short answer questions

Stress Management For Dummies

Author: By Allen Elkin.
Pages: 387 Size: 11.07 MB Format: PDF Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 25 April, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781118612590

Tired of letting stress have a negative impact on your life? Easy. It`s impossible to get through life without encountering stress. And unfortunately, most of us learn the incorrect ways to cope with it. Thankfully, Stress Management For Dummies gives you trusted, time-tested guidance on teaching your body and mind to properly cope with stress while keeping your sanity intact. Whether it`s love, work, family, or something else that has you in the red zone, this updated edition of Stress Management For Dummies will help you identify the stress triggers in your life and cut them down to size – all without losing your cool.

  • Shows you how to use stress in a positive, motivational way instead of letting it negatively affect your life
  • Teaches you to retrain your body and mind to react positively to stress
  • Helps you overcome common stresses faced in modern life

If you want to manage stress and get back to living a normal life, Stress Management For Dummies has you covered.

ABC of Clinical Reasoning

Author: Edited By Nicola Cooper, John Frain.
Pages: 66 Size: 1.12 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Bmj Books
Published: 19 May, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781119059103

Being a good clinician is not just about knowledge how doctors and other healthcare professionals think, reason and make decisions is arguably their most critical skill. While medical schools and postgraduate training programmes teach and assess the knowledge and skills required to practice as a doctor, few offer comprehensive training in clinical reasoning or decision making. This is important because studies suggest that diagnostic error is common and results in significant harm to patients and errors in reasoning account for the majority of diagnostic errors. The ABC of Clinical Reasoning covers core elements of the thinking and decision making associated with clinical practice from what clinical reasoning is, what it involves and how to teach it. Informed by the latest advances in cognitive psychology, education and studies of expertise, the ABC covers: * Evidence-based history and examination * Use and interpretation of diagnostic tests * How doctors think models of clinical reasoning * Cognitive and affective biases * Metacognition and cognitive de-biasing strategies * Patient-centred evidence based medicine * Teaching clinical reasoning From an international team of authors, the ABC of Clinical Reasoning is essential reading for all students, medical professionals and other clinicians involved in diagnosis, in order to improve their decision-making skills and provide better patient care.

Fast Facts: Schizophrenia

Author: Shon W. Lewis, Robert W. Buchanan.
Pages: 90 Size: 9.2 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Health Press
Published: 05 October, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781910797105

Schizophrenia is a devastating disorder that starts in early life and can lead to lifelong disability. It is a major public health challenge for all cultures and all countries. Clinical practice must therefore focus on early intervention, optimal treatment, shared decision-making and long-term recovery. “By listening to patients’ experiences, alongside the latest research, we now know much more about ‘what works’,” say the authors of this fully updated fourth edition of Fast Facts: Schizophrenia. In this highly readable resource, they cover the present state of knowledge about the neurobiology, diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia, including: emerging evidence from genome-wide association studies for multiple susceptibility genes; DSM-5 diagnostic criteria plus discussion of alternative classification systems; a comprehensive review of drug and non-drug treatment strategies and how to improve adherence; a new management principles chapter that emphasizes the importance of coordinated multidisciplinary care; the latest findings of structural and functional imaging studies. With good care delivered by knowledgeable compassionate health professionals, many people will recover at least partially from their first episode of psychosis and live a fulfilling life. Written from an international perspective, Fast Facts: Schizophrenia will refresh and update family physicians, psychiatrists in training, mental health nurses and medical students – in fact, all health professionals – who need to know about the disorder and need to know it quickly.

Fast Facts: Osteoarthritis

Author: Philip G Conaghan, Amanda E Nelson
Pages: 114 Size: 2.69 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Health Press
Published: 01 April, 2012
eISBN-13: 9781908541215

Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder and represents a massive problem in our aging and overweight society. Nevertheless, by tailoring management to the individual`s needs, the authors of “Fast Facts: Osteoarthritis” believe that “something can be done to help every person with osteoarthritis”. This fully updated second edition provides a clinically relevant, all-in-one reference for all providers caring for individuals with OA, including: expert guidance on well-established diagnostic criteria and investigations; up-to-date, practical information on non-pharmacological management, including strengthening exercises and complementary medicines; and, joint-specific treatments for the hand, hip and knee, including intra-articular corticosteroid injections. For all healthcare professionals who have ever felt unable to provide effective therapy for this disease, or who have encountered negative patient and community attitudes to joint pain, “Fast Facts: Osteoarthritis” is essential reading.

Fast Facts: Rheumatoid Arthritis

Author: John D. Isaacs, Larry W. Moreland
Pages: 118 Size: 2.74 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Health Press
Published: 01 May, 2011
eISBN-13: 9781905832934

This thoroughly updated second edition of “Fast Facts: Rheumatoid Arthritis” provides an easy-to-read overview of how the condition is thought to develop and how it is diagnosed, monitored and treated. Written by two leading UK and US rheumatologists, it covers the many recent developments in this field, including: recently published classification criteria; the emerging role of anti-CCP autoantibodies; the latest developments in ultrasound and MRI; the association between RA and cardiovascular disease and lung disease; new concepts of undifferentiated arthritis and treatment to remission; and, the importance of early referral and new biological therapies. “Fast Facts: Rheumatoid Arthritis” provides a well-referenced international perspective on this condition. It is a `must read` for all healthcare professionals caring for patients with this debilitating inflammatory joint disease.

Fast Facts: Ophthalmology

Author: Peter Simcock And Andre Burger.
Pages: 92 Size: 23.84 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Health Press
Published: 10 August, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781908541857

This fully updated new edition has been designed for ease and speed of use in clinical practice. It will empower you with the knowledge to triage your patients into three main groups: emergencies requiring immediate referral; non-emergencies requiring routine referral; or those with treatable conditions. Primarily intended for doctors, optometrists, ophthalmic nurses and other health professionals involved with eye care within the community, this refreshingly readable handbook discusses the major ophthalmological symptoms in the context of daily clinical practice.

Fast Facts: Multiple Sclerosis

Author: Mary Rensel And Orla Gray.
Pages: 106 Size: 14.3 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Health Press
Published: 29 August, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781910797273

Since the last edition of this book, ‘no evidence of disease activity’ (NEDA) has been proposed as a new treatment target, early data on the first pharmacological treatments for progressive MS have emerged, and the first remyelination trial has shown positive effects on nerve repair. It is with this sense of optimism that the authors of Fast Facts: Multiple Sclerosis have detailed the latest developments for use in clinical practice by all members of the multidisciplinary team, including: – a concise overview of investigations and modern diagnostic criteria – a holistic approach to all signs and symptoms, and proactive relapse management – the latest disease-modifying drugs, including when to treat, choice of drug and risk versus benefit. With case histories that will help to guide treatment decisions, discussion of the special considerations for MS during pregnancy, and in children and the elderly, and a detailed outline of emerging therapies, this book will benefit all healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with

Fast Facts: Lymphoma

Author: Chris Hatton, Ma, Frcp Frcpath., Graham Collins, Ma, Mrcp, Frcpath., Dphil., John Sweetenham, Md, Frcp.
Pages: 120 Size: 26.29 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Health Press
Published: 27 July, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781908541796

Hodgkin lymphoma and the many different subtypes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) have different responses to treatment, so accurate diagnosis and a rational approach to management are essential. Fast Facts: Lymphoma distills the most important aspects of the diagnosis and management of these complex disorders into a highly accessible well-illustrated summary of the key facts. This fully updated second edition provides:

  • a clear outline of the nature of lymphoma
  • the essentials of clinical presentation, biopsy and basic histology
  • the latest laboratory diagnostics, including immunophenotyping, cytogenetics and microarray technology
  • key aspects of staging and initial therapy
  • superbly illustrated overviews of the pathology, presentation, treatment and prognosis of each lymphoma subtype
  • new treatment options, including targeted biological therapies
  • a practical overview of supportive care for the complications of lymphoma.

Written by three experts in the field from the UK and USA, Fast Facts: Lymphoma applies an international perspective to this challenging disease in a unique format within the context of clinical practice. It is a valuable resource for trainee doctors and specialist nurses working in the field of hemato-oncology. It will also be of interest to the inquiring patient or carer who wishes to know more about lymphoma.

Fast Facts: Liver Disorders

Author: Thomas Mahl, John O’Grady.
Pages: 98 Size: 8.07 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Health Press
Published: 27 July, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781908541963

With rising levels of alcohol consumption, obesity and viral hepatitis infection, liver disease is presenting more and more frequently in general practice. Health professionals need to be adept at isolating the cause of disease and initiating prompt action. Fast Facts: Liver Disorders is designed to help primary care providers, hospital doctors and specialist nurses understand the most important issues as quickly as possible, including the indicators of severe disease in order to identify patients who need specialist referral. This succinct, practical handbook provides quick access to: * an organized approach to the interpretation of liver function tests * guidance on determining levels of alcohol consumption * the latest hepatitis B and C treatments * key information on the complications of cirrhosis * an overview of the common clinical problems associated with transplantation. With its simple explanations, clear illustrations and logical algorithms, Fast Facts: Liver Disorders will help you identify and correct liver disease, minimize permanent damage, and monitor and manage recovery within the community.

Fast Facts: Hypertension

Author: Graham A. Macgregor, Michael Stowasser.
Pages: 74 Size: 12.89 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Health Press
Published: 15 February, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781910797051

Hypertension is a highly treatable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, yet it remains underdiagnosed, undertreated and, in many cases, poorly controlled. Sometimes dubbed ‘the silent killer’, hypertension rarely produces symptoms until it manifests as a heart attack or stroke. Early identification of the condition by routine blood pressure measurement and appropriate ongoing management are therefore vital. In this updated fifth edition of Fast Facts: Hypertension, two authors of international renown provide a practical evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and management of the condition. The book provides a thorough overview of hypertension, covering: – Accurate measurement of blood pressure and problems such as ‘white-coat’ hypertension – Routine assessments for people with high blood pressure – Consideration of other modifiable risk factors – smoking, high cholesterol levels, etc. – Non-pharmacological measures that doctors can advise on – reduce salt, lose weight, increase physical activity, etc. – Up-to-date trial results on all the pharmacological options – Special considerations for the treatment of children, pregnant women, the elderly and patients with diabetes. Primary care physicians have a leading role to play in screening for hypertension and ensuring that patients receive the most appropriate treatment. Fast Facts: Hypertension provides a concise readable refresher on this common and potentially devastating condition.

Fast Facts: Diabetes Mellitus

Author: Scobie, Ian N
Pages: 130 Size: 3.23 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Health Press
Published: 01 June, 2012
eISBN-13: 9781908541246

Fast Facts: Diabetes Mellitus continues to grow in popularity as essential reading for all healthcare professionals. As well as providing a practical approach to the causes and clinical manifestations of types 1 and 2 diabetes, it is packed with information on early detection, and comprehensive details of the latest drug therapies, insulin regimens, delivery methods and injection sites.

Fast Facts for the Clinical Nurse Manager: Managing a Changing Workplace in a Nutshell, 2nd ed.

Author: Barbara J. Fry.
Pages: 159 Size: 672 KB Format: EPUB Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Published: 30 November, 2015
eISBN-13: 9780826127891

Clinical nurse managers face myriad challenges, including administrative, clinical, and interpersonal issues. This concise, practical resource offers wise guidance for nurses working in this complex, fast-paced role. Addressing common complaints and anxieties, it offers quick access to insights, proven strategies, and tools for effectively coping with such situations as institutional change, a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, resistance to change, and toxic behaviors. Fully updated and revised, the second edition provides sound advice addressing the changing dynamics in health care that have amplified the challenges of clinical nurse management. It offers strategies for boosting staff morale during times of fear and anxiety, explains how to reclaim professional practice and focus on quality of care, advocates for nurses at senior levels, and discusses how to maintain one`s identity in an interdisciplinary setting. Designed to assist clinical nurse managers at all levels in developing new and effective ways of leading in a rapidly changing health care environment, this resource helps foster a better quality of work life and professional practice. It features concise chapters and bulleted information for quick access and at-a-glance “Fast Facts in a Nutshell” boxes. Also included are helpful tools and worksheets for managing a variety of challenges, along with the “Top 10 Fast Facts for Thriving in a Changing Workplace.” New to the Second Edition:

  • Completely updated and revised
  • New chapter, “Who Stole the Art of Nursing?”
  • New content on fostering and nurturing therapeutic relationships
  • More information on rewards and recognition to keep staff motivatedKey

Features:

  • Presents timely content ready to be applied in a professional setting
  • Presents information in an easy-to-access format with concise chapters, bulleted lists, and Fast Facts in a Nutshell boxes* Advocates a back-to-basics approach to clinical care
  • Packed with current, useful, and accessible information that fits in a pocket
  • Written by a noted author, keynote speaker, and facilitator highly experienced in helping nurses in leadership roles

Electronic Health Records For Dummies

Author: By Trenor Williams And Anita Samarth. Pages: 388 Size: 12.41 MB Format: PDF Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 23 November, 2010
eISBN-13: 9781118011416

The straight scoop on choosing and implementing an electronic health records (EHR) system Doctors, nurses, and hospital and clinic administrators are interested in learning the best ways to implement and use an electronic health records system so that they can be shared across different health care settings via a network-connected information system. This helpful, plain-English guide provides need-to-know information on how to choose the right system, assure patients of the security of their records, and implement an EHR in such a way that it causes minimal disruption to the daily demands of a hospital or clinic.

  • Offers a plain-English guide to the many electronic health records (EHR) systems from which to choose
  • Authors are a duo of EHR experts who provide clear, easy-to-understand information on how to choose the right EHR system an implement it effectively
  • Addresses the benefits of implementing an EHR system so that critical information (such as medication, allergies, medical history, lab results, radiology images, etc.) can be shared across different health care settings
  • Discusses ways to talk to patients about the security of their electronic health records

Electronic Health Records For Dummies walks you through all the necessary steps to successfully choose the right EHR system, keep it current, and use it effectively.

CSA Scenarios for the MRCGP

Author: Thomas M. Das.
Pages: 315 Size: 2.29 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Scion Publishing
Published: 23 September, 2014
eISBN-13: 9781907904714

This new edition has been comprehensively updated to include new information on the latest clinical evidence, national guidelines, and from the recent medical literature: * all existing cases have been revised * many new cases have been added, including telephone consultation, home visit, dealing with a patient with a hearing impairment, and a consultation with more than one person * the key national guidelines have been summarised within the appropriate case The first two editions have helped thousands of candidates through the CSA exam in the last 6 years. The original approach has therefore been retained so the book continues to offer readers a concise ‘need-to-know’ guide to passing the CSA, with the emphasis on successfully completing a case in the allotted ten minutes using a structured consultation framework that works. The aim of the book is to leave exam candidates with more time to concentrate on passing the CSA exam itself.

CSA Revision Notes for the MRCGP

Author: Jennifer Stannett.
Pages: 219 Size: 22.23 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Scion Publishing
Published: 15 March, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781907904721

This book helps you to revise and prepare for the CSA part of the MRCGP exam. The new edition features an additional 11 clinical scenarios, all presented in the same standardised format to help you to improve your: * data gathering – a broad range of appropriate questions to ask the patient are provided and red flags are highlighted where appropriate * interpersonal skills – each clinical problem is described using terms that you can use in your explanations to patients * clinical management – tells you which examinations to consider, which investigations to order, and how to manage each clinical problem based on the latest guidelines and current best practice * consultations – to help you practise, every clinical case features a realistic role play scenario, all of which have been extended with additional information in the new edition. Every clinical scenario in this new edition has been updated and new appendices have been added to cover driving and the latest DVLA guidelines, and when to suspect child maltreatment. The book is designed to be used as a workbook, with wide margins to allow you to add in your own notes, questions and other aides-memoires. Used in this way, CSA Revision Notes for the MRCGP is the ideal book to help you successfully prepare for the exam. From reviews of the first edition: “Following the glowing reviews of this book I bought it for my CSA preparation. It is a very well written book and a good resource for the CSA. I like the lay out with different case scenarios presented in the CSA style of – data gathering, interpersonal skills and clinical management. I like the open questions and focused questions for each scenario and the role play idea at the end of each case scenario. Interestingly this is the recommended read from our VTS programme.”

Crash Course: Pharmacology

Author: Elisabetta Battista.
Pages: 247 Size: 4.24 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 07 April, 2015
eISBN-13: 9780723438892

The (printed) `Updated Edition` now comes with added value access to the complete, downloadable eBook version via Student Consult. Search, read and revise whilst on the move and use the interactive self-assessment to test your understanding. Crash Course – a more flexible, practical learning package than ever before. This book takes the reader through the fundamental principles of pharmacology in a comprehensive yet concise format. The molecular basis of pharmacology, drugs and receptors, pharmacokinetics and drug interactions are all considered, along with the inclusion of the latest drug guidelines and recommendations. Each chapter is prefaced with a set of learning objectives and the book also features an extensive self-assessment section of MCQs, short-answer and essay questions for the reader to determine gaps in knowledge and prepare for exams.

Crash Course: Neurology

Author: Christopher Turner.
Pages: 339 Size: 5.59 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 20 September, 2008
eISBN-13: 9780723437116

Covering all aspects of the syllabus, “Crash Course” offers you a fast way to recap on all you need to know to get through the exams with ease! Styled in an easy-to-follow, readily accessible format, each book has been prepared by senior medical students or junior doctors – under faculty supervision – to give you the correct level of information exactly as you need it! Each book begins with The Patient Presents With. Whilst the second part covers the common diseases and disorders you are likely to see in the clinical situation. Richly illustrated throughout, each chapter commences with learning objectives and has ample use of Hints and Tips boxes, Communication boxes and other useful aide-memories. Self-assessment material closely reflecting current exam requirements concludes each volume and provides you with an opportunity to perfect both your knowledge and exam technique! Fly through your exams with “Crash Course”, the revision aid to get you the results you need!

Crash Course: Metabolism and Nutrition

Author: Amber Appleton, Olivia Van Bergen
Pages: 239 Size: 3.39 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 21 August, 2012
eISBN-13: 9780723437635

Now celebrating over 10 years of success – “Crash Course” has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease. Completely revised throughout, the new edition of “Crash Course” is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular `Hints and Tips` boxes as well as other useful aide-memoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills. Authored by students or junior doctors – working under close faculty supervision – each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction “Crash Course” is for you.

Crash Course: Cell Biology and Genetics

Author: Matt Stubbs, Narin Suleyman.
Pages: 215 Size: 12.01 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 05 January, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780723437734

Now celebrating over 10 years of success – “Crash Course” has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease. Completely revised throughout, the new edition of “Crash Course” is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular `Hints and Tips` boxes as well as other useful aide-memoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills. Authored by students or junior doctors – working under close faculty supervision – each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction “Crash Course” is for you!!

Crash Course: Renal and Urinary Systems

Author: Timothy Jones.
Pages: 153 Size: 3.24 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 17 July, 2012
eISBN-13: 9780723437680

Now celebrating over 10 years of success – “Crash Course” has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease. Completely revised throughout, the new edition of “Crash Course” is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular `Hints and Tips` boxes as well as other useful aide-memoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills. Authored by students or junior doctors – working under close faculty supervision – each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction “Crash Course” is for you.

Crash Course: General Medicine

Author: Oliver A. Leach, Gijs I. Van Boxel.
Pages: 476 Size: 8.93 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 28 February, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780723437895

Crash Course – your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each series volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is a series of books which exactly meets your needs and you know you can trust. Building on the success of previous editions, this new volume provides a concise account of the broad range of general medicine from the most salient features of history taking and clinical examination to investigations and further management. The staggering progress of medicine and the relentless growth of information available can be daunting – included here are carefully selected key developments from recent years most relevant to your course and modern clinical medicine. This clear overview will prove invaluable throughout your undergraduate years, leading up to your finals exams and well in to your first years of practice.

Crash Course Rheumatology and Orthopaedics

Author: Cameron Elias-Jones And Martin Perry.
Pages: 246 Size: 12.49 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 11 June, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780723437833

Crash Course – your effective every day study companion plus the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is a series of books which exactly meets your needs and you know you can trust. Musculoskeletal problems represent a significant and increasing challenge in primary and secondary care, linked to an aging population, the anticipated obesity epidemic and active sports participation. It is inevitable that all doctors will need to manage patients with orthopaedic and rheumatological problems. Musculoskeletal medicine is a rapidly changing field subject to much clinical and basic science research. This superb new edition provides clear and concise coverage of the diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system and the new understanding that underlies their pathologies and treatments.

Crash Course Respiratory System

Author: Sarah Hickin, James Renshaw, Rachel Williams.
Pages: 245 Size: 10.98 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 19 August, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780723437925

Crash Course – your effective everyday study companion Plus the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or recent graduates – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisors, the result is a series of books which exactly meets your needs and you know you can trust. This volume in the essential area of respiratory medicine provides a coherent journey from basic science to clinical assessment and respiratory pathology. The careful inclusion of cross referencing and the very latest guidelines will enable you to quickly link the key aspects of science and clinical medicine in an evidence-based manner. Whether you are revising for basic science exams or are on the wards looking for clinical information with a pathophysiological focus, this new edition is for you!

Crash Course Psychiatry

Author: Katie Marwick, Steven Birrell.
Pages: 309 Size: 4.83 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 05 March, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780723437949

Crash Course – your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each series volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is a series of books which exactly meets your needs and you know you can trust. Psychiatry can present a unique and sometimes daunting set of challenges to those approaching the specialty for the first time. This substantially revised fourth edition provides an accessible yet comprehensive introduction to this fascinating field. Ideal both as a revision aid and for preparation for work in A&E, the wards, clinics or GP surgeries, this book is full of practical hints and tips which will inspire confidence and to guide you towards systematic assessments, rational diagnoses and evidence based management plans.

Crash Course Pathology

Author: Philip Xiu.
Pages: 353 Size: 8.16 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 25 April, 2012
eISBN-13: 9780723437741

Now celebrating over 10 years of success – “Crash Course” has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease. Completely revised throughout, the new edition of “Crash Course” is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular `Hints and Tips` boxes as well as other useful aide-memoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills. Authored by students or junior doctors – working under close faculty supervision – each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction “Crash Course” is for you!!

Crash Course Paediatrics

Rajat Kapoor, Katy Barnes, Shyam Bhakthavalsala Pages: 328 Size: 7.19 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 19 March, 2013
eISBN-13: 978072343793

Crash Course – your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each series volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is a series of books which exactly meets your needs and you know you can trust. Building on the success of previous editions, Crash Course Paediatrics 4/e provides concise and highly practical overage of this core specialty. It has been carefully honed to meet the needs of students in their medical undergraduate years, but will also prove invaluable for foundation trainees or specialty doctors embarking on a career in paediatrics.

Crash Course Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Chidimma Onwere.
Pages: 300 Size: 15.27 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 17 January, 2014
eISBN-13: 9780723437871

Now celebrating over 10 years of success – Crash Course has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease. Completely revised throughout, the new edition of Crash Course is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular `Hints and Tips` boxes as well as other useful aide-memoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills. Authored by students or junior doctors – working under close faculty supervision – each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction Crash Course is for you!

Crash Course Nervous System

Author: Jenny Ross
Pages: 285 Size: 5.66 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 25 April, 2012
eISBN-13: 9780723437710

Now celebrating over 10 years of success – “Crash Course” has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease. Completely revised throughout, the new edition of “Crash Course” is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular `Hints and Tips` boxes as well as other useful aide-memoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills. Authored by students or junior doctors – working under close faculty supervision – each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction Crash Course is for you!!

Crash Course Medical Ethics and Sociology

Author: Andrew Papanikitas.
Pages: 213 Size: 3.5 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 14 May, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780723437864

Crash Course – your effective everyday study companion plus the perfect antidote for exam stress! You can save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is a series of books which exactly meets your needs and you know you can trust. The importance of ethics and sociology as applied cannot be underestimated, within both the medical curriculum and everyday modern clinical practice. Medical students and junior doctors cannot hope to experience every dilemma first hand, but are expected to deal with new and problematic clinical situations in a reasoned, professional and systematic way. This volume, which accounts for the revised core curriculum in Medical Ethics and Law, will prove an indispensable companion.

Crash Course Haematology and Immunology

Author: Yousef Gargani.
Pages: 193 Size: 3.31 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Elsevier Health Science
Published: 23 April, 2015
eISBN-13: 9780723438922

The (printed) `Updated Edition` now comes with added value access to the complete, downloadable eBook version via Student Consult. Search, read and revise whilst on the move and use the interactive self-assessment to test your understanding. Crash Course – a more flexible, practical learning package than ever before. Crash Course – your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each series volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior medical students or recent graduates – those who have just been in the exam situation – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert faculty advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, every chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is also included. This volume presents two of the fastest moving medical disciplines, immunology and haematology, where molecular discoveries rapidly translate into new diagnostic tests and treatments in everyday medicine. This book clearly relates the important underlying principles in these areas with the latest clinical applications.

Crash Course Evidence-Based Medicine: Reading and Writing Medical Papers

Author: Amit Kaura.

Pages: 278 Size: 3.04 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Elsevier Health Science
Published: 07 September, 2013
eISBN-13: 978072343784

Crash Course – your effective everyday study companion plus the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each volume has been fine-tuned to make your life easier. Especially written by junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is a series of books which exactly meets your needs and you know you can trust. This essential new addition to the series clearly brings together the related disciplines of evidence-based medicine, statistics, critical appraisal and clinical audit – all so central to current study and to modern clinical practice. It starts with the basics that every student needs to know and continues into sufficient detail to satisfy anyone contemplating their own research studies. Excel in Student Selected Component (SSC) assessments and that dreaded evidence-based medicine and statistics exam! Ensure you know how to prepare the highest quality reports and maximize your chances of getting published. If you are not sure: why you need to know the standard deviation of a sample; when to use a case-control study and when a cohort study; what to say to your patient who asks about the benefits and harms of a drug; how to argue the case for the inclusion of a drug on the hospital formulary; how to make audit and quality improvement work for you, then this groundbreaking book is for you! Answer these and hundreds of other questions and lay a foundation for your clinical practice that will inform every consultation over a lifetime in medicine.

Crash Course Endocrinology

Richard Murphy ; Ronan O’Neill

Pages: 151 Size: 2.6 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 05 July, 2012
eISBN-13: 9780723437703

Now celebrating over 10 years of success – Crash Course has been specially devised to help you get through your exams with ease. Completely revised throughout, the new edition of Crash Course is perfectly tailored to meet your needs by providing everything you need to know in one place. Clearly presented in a tried and trusted, easy-to-use, format, each book in the series gives complete coverage of the subject in a no-nonsense, user-friendly fashion. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, each chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Each chapter is also supported by a full artwork programme, and features the ever popular `Hints and Tips` boxes as well as other useful aide-memoires. All volumes contain an up-to-date self-assessment section which allows you to test your knowledge and hone your exam skills. Authored by students or junior doctors – working under close faculty supervision – each volume has been prepared by someone who has recently been in the exam situation and so relates closely to your needs. So whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for distinction Crash Course is for you!!

Crash Course Anatomy Updated Edition

Louise Stenhouse

Pages: 283 Size: 14.31 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 23 April, 2015
eISBN-13: 9780723438984

The (printed) `Updated Edition` now comes with added value access to the complete, downloadable eBook version via Student Consult. Search, read and revise whilst on the move and use the interactive self-assessment to test your understanding. Crash Course – a more flexible, practical learning package than ever before. Crash Course – your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the core information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each series volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior medical students or recent graduates – those who have just been in the exam situation – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert faculty advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, every chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. A sound knowledge of anatomy will be invaluable in every patient interaction you have – in this bestselling series volume the relationship between anatomy and clinical medicine is made clear throughout. Updates to this edition include new sections on radiology, highlighting the increased importance of CT and MRI scanning in modern medicine. A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is also included.

ABC of Arterial and Venous Disease

T. England

Pages: 117 Size: 7.17 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Bmj Books
Published: 09 August, 2014
eISBN-13: 9781118741924

ABC of Arterial and Venous Disease provides a structured, practical approach to clinical assessment, investigation and management of the most commonly presenting arterial and venous disorders.

Structural and functional abnormalities of arteries and veins manifest clinically in a broad spectrum of disorders, including cerebrovascular and carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms, acute and chronic limb ischaemia, vasculitis and varicose veins. This revised edition incorporates new chapters on coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndrome, visceral artery stenosis and mesenteric ischaemia, and arteriovenous malformations. Many of these common or chronic conditions first present for initial assessment by primary health care professionals. Case vignettes have been added to relevant chapters to aid understanding and decision making.

Fully up to date and from an expert editor and contributor team, ABC of Arterial and Venous Disease remains a useful resource for non–specialist doctors such as general practitioners, family physicians and junior doctors in training.

The Cardiovascular System at a Glance

Philip I. Aaronson, Jeremy P. T. Ward, Michelle J. Connolly

Pages: 138 Size: 9.23 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 29 August, 2012
eISBN-13: 9781118535417

This concise and accessible text provides an integrated overview of the cardiovascular system – considering the basic sciences which underpin the system and applying this knowledge to clinical practice and therapeutics. A general introduction to the cardiovascular system is followed by chapters on key topics such as anatomy and histology, blood and body fluids, biochemistry, excitation-contraction coupling, form and function, integration and regulation, pathology and therapeutics, clinical examination and investigation – all supported by clinical cases for self-assessment. Highly visual colour illustrations complement the text and consolidate learning. The Cardiovascular System at a Glance is the perfect introduction and revision aid to understanding the heart and circulation and now also features: * An additional chapter on pulmonary hypertension * Even more simplified illustrations to aid easier understanding * Reorganized and revised chapters for greater clarity * Brand new and updated clinical case studies illustrating clinical relevance and for self-assessment The fourth edition of The Cardiovascular System at a Glance is an ideal resource for medical students, whilst students of other health professions and specialist cardiology nurses will also find it invaluable. Examination candidates who need an authoritative, concise, and clinically relevant guide to the cardiovascular system will find it extremely useful. A companion website featuring cases from this and previous editions, along with additional summary revision aids, is available at http://www.ataglanceseries.com/cardiovascular/.

Crash Course Cardiology

Antonia Churchhouse, Julian Ormerod.

Pages: 245 Size: 6.53 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Mosby
Published: 28 February, 2013
eISBN-13: 9780723438038

Crash Course – your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by junior doctors – those who understand what is essential for exam success – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisors, the result is a series of books which exactly meets your needs and you know you can trust. Cardiology is a vital and dynamic specialty that combines bedside history taking and clinical examination with a broad range of investigations and interventions. The specialty is constantly evolving and advances in diagnostics, technologies and therapeutics are reflected in this revised edition. In keeping with the rest of the series, the material is contemporary, the content accessible and the coverage comprehensive.

Crash Course Cardiovascular System Updated Edition

Jonathan D. W. Evans

Pages: 165 Size: 3.98 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Elsevier Health Science
Published: 16 May, 2015
eISBN-13: 9780723439165

The (printed) `Updated Edition` now comes with added value access to the complete, downloadable eBook version via Student Consult. Search, read and revise whilst on the move and use the interactive self-assessment to test your understanding. Crash Course – a more flexible, practical learning package than ever before. Crash Course – your effective every day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have all the core information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 15 years, each series volume has been fine tuned and fully updated, with an improved layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior medical students or recent graduates – those who have just been in the exam situation – with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert faculty advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust. Commencing with `Learning Objectives`, every chapter guides you succinctly through the topic, giving full coverage of the curriculum whilst avoiding unnecessary and often confusing detail. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the western world and a common cause of hospital admission. This highly accessible guide to the cardiovascular system highlights all the essential information to provide an invaluable foundation for application to clinical practice in this most fundamental of medical specialties.

ABC of Emergency Radiology

Edited By Otto Chan.

Pages: 202 Size: 125.15 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Bmj Books
Published: 29 November, 2012
eISBN-13: 9781118495193

This book follows a systematic approach to assessing radiographs, instructing the reader on the appearances of radiological abnormalities and comparing these with normal radiographs. Each chapter walks through a different part of the body, with numerous example radiographs, well annotated for clear reference and explanation. The new edition includes a greater proportion of digital images to reflect the increasing use of higher resolution digital imaging. The third edition also includes additional new contributors from the US and Canada.

ABC of Major Trauma

David V. Skinner (Editor), Peter A. Driscoll (Editor)

Pages: 242 Size: 11.67 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Bmj Books
Published: 22 January, 2013
eISBN-13: 9781118332320

Prehospital care is a growing area in medicine, and emergency treatments are becoming more sophisticated as the potential to save lives grow. The fourth edition of this ABC has been thoroughly updated and includes new chapters on nuclear and biological emergencies.  Each chapter gives concise and clear guidance and is accompanied by excellent photographs and diagrams.  Edited and written by leading UK trauma authorities, this is a truly comprehensive and practical book for everyday use by emergency medicine staff, nurses, hospital doctors, paramedics, and ambulance services.

Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance

Ian Peate, Muralitharan Nair.

Pages: 168 Size: 44.9 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 02 February, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781118746271

Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance is the perfect companion for study and revision for pre-registration nursing and healthcare students, from the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series. Combining superb illustrations with accessible and informative text, this book covers all the body systems and key concepts encountered from the start of the pre-registration nursing or healthcare programme, and is ideal for anyone looking for an overview of the human body. Providing a concise, visual overview of anatomy and physiology and the related biological sciences, this book will help students develop practical skills, enabling them to become caring, kind and compassionate nurses.

  • Superbly illustrated, with full colour illustrations throughout
  • Breaks down complex concepts in an accessible way
  • Written specifically for nursing and healthcare students with all the information they need
  • Includes access to a companion website with self-assessment questions for each chapter
  • Available in a range of digital formats- perfect for on the go study and revision

Fast Facts: Diagnosing Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma

Paul L Haun; Julia Scarisbrick, Julia

Pages: 86 Size: 51.72 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Health Press
Published: 22 August, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781910797297

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is one of the great mimickers . To be certain of the diagnosis, there must be clear correlation between the pathological and clinical findings, making collaboration between clinicians and pathologists essential. Knowing the patient’s history, lesion description and diagnostic work-up will help the pathologist make a more informed decision with respect to the histopathology under the microscope. Likewise, understanding the terminology used in the pathology report will improve the clarity of the clinician s diagnosis.

Fast Facts: Diagnosing Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma is designed to help primary care providers, dermatologists and pathologists speak the same language. With over 100 superb clinical and pathological images, this concise, practical handbook will ensure clear communication with respect to the clinical presentation, histopathology and immunophenotyping of:

  • early and advanced mycosis fungoides and its variants
  • Sézary syndrome
  • other non-mycosis fungoides CTCLs.

Fast Facts: Early Breast Cancer

Paul L Haun; Julia Scarisbrick, Julia

Pages: 86 Size: 51.72 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Health Press
Published: 22 August, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781910797297

Provides a comprehensive overview of stage 0, I, II and IIIA disease, including the latest thinking on the risk of developing breast cancer and the value (or not) of screening, alongside the importance of clinical staging and triple assessment.

Fast Facts: Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Mary O’Brien;Benjamin Besse

Pages: 71 Size: 4.98 MB Format: EPUB Publisher: Health Press
Published: 29 August, 2016
eISBN-13: 9781910797310

Rapid developments in the classification, screening and treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are improving outcomes for patients with the disease. This insightful guide is designed to bring you up to speed with recent advances, including: – the latest CT-based screening and interval growth imaging techniques – proposed changes to the TNM classification system – the increasing trend for minimally invasive and lung-sparing surgery – stereotactic radiation for early-stage tumors – new targeted therapies – breakthroughs in personalized medicine. Today’s developments will change tomorrow?s standards of care.

Lecture Notes: Oncology

Mark Bower, Jonathan Waxman.

Pages: 363 Size: 83.92 MB Format: PDF Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 01 October, 2015
eISBN-13: 9781118842119

Cancer is one of the most exciting specialties in medicine. This book aspires to convey the authors enthusiasm for oncology and this new edition of Oncology Lecture Notes is a must for students and trainees. There has been a revolution in the practice of oncology. The changes are due to amazing advances in basic science, and the development of new drugs and successful immunisation programmes that have followed. Cancer death rates have fallen and this is in part due to radical new treatments, effective screening programmes, and also, as a result of popular movements for change in patient care, and decreased exposure to carcinogens. Completely revised and updated, this new edition of Oncology Lecture Notes describes advances in molecular biology research and highlights the importance of patient perspectives in cancer care. The text includes many new figures and tables, an update of molecular biology and highlights new treatments. With learning objectives and key point summaries in each chapter, Oncology Lecture Notes is an ideal introduction to the biological basis and principles of treatment in oncology.