Download or read book Churchill s Pocketbook of Oncology written by Lester C. Barr and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocketbook is a concise summary of current diagnostic and therapeutic techniques covering a wide range of oncological problems and will appeal to all working on the day to day management of cancer patients.
Download or read book Churchill s Pocketbook of Surgery E Book written by Andrew T Raftery and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-01-28 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fourth Edition of this highly-praised pocketbook provides a concise and didactic account of the essential features of the more common surgical disorders, at both a size and price to suit the pocket. The book covers basic principles, as well as providing essential information on aetiology, diagnosis and management, including pre-operative and postoperative care. The text covers the field of general surgery but also covers the basic needs of the undergraduate as far as the surgical specialities are concerned. The book helps you with the essentials of history-taking, what physical signs to elicit, the differential diagnosis, what investigations to order and how to treat the patient. The text is illustrated with line drawings and imaging. Provides comprehensive coverage of general surgery, as well as an outline of the essentials of the surgical specialties. Identifies the basic principles together with key information on aetiology, diagnosis and management, as well as pre- and post-operative care. Includes an overview of history-taking, relevant physical signs, differential diagnosis, investigations and practical treatment. Checklist of emergency situations for quick reference The thoroughly updated text for this new edition includes new sections on practical procedures, ENT, gynaecology, audit, evidence-based medicine, clinical governance and medicolegal issues.
Download or read book Churchill s Pocketbook of Surgery written by Andrew T. Raftery and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-02-24 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fifth Edition of this highly-praised and bestselling pocketbook continues to deliver a concise and didactic account of the essential features of all common surgical disorders. The book covers fundamental principles as well as providing basic information on aetiology, diagnosis and management, including pre-operative and post-operative care. The text includes an overview of history-taking, relevant physical signs, differential diagnosis, investigations and practical treatment. The book provides comprehensive coverage of general surgery but in addition covers the basic needs of the medical student and those in the early years of postgraduate training as far as the surgical specialities are concerned. Presented in portable small format in two colours with line drawings and radiological images. The text is succinct and clearly structured with extensive use of headings to guide the reader. Covers all the major surgical specialties. Contains outlines of common operations such as appendicectomy and thyroidectomy. Contains an introductory chapter on consent, medicolegal issues, statistics and clinical audit. Contains a checklist of emergency situations for quick reference. The text has been extensively re-written by a team of senior specialist surgical registrars or newly appointed consultants. Over 50 new illustrations of line drawings are included as well as updated radiological images. New hints and tips sections have been added.
Download or read book Churchill s Pocketbook of Differential Diagnosis written by Andrew T Raftery and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-09-14 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being able to make a correct diagnosis is one of the key aspects of every medical student's and junior doctor's clinical training. Problem-based learning is increasingly being used to focus on the causes behind the presentation of a clinical feature. The Third Edition of this best-selling book is packed full of information to help the reader move from a presenting problem to an accurate diagnosis. Covers 126 common presenting problems in both medicine and surgery in a consistent format Each topic includes a list of all common causes of the condition Key features of the various permutations are clearly discussed Includes a targeted guide to the relevant general and specific follow-up investigations which should be carried out as appropriate Now printed in colour throughout, with the relative frequency of the various conditions illustrated by colour coding, indicating common, occasional or rare causes. Important geographical variations are also highlighted Seven new chapters including rashes, thirst, and tiredness Two new sections on the differential diagnosis of biochemical and haematological disorders provide a ready check when reviewing abnormal results Each chapter ends with a key points section to highlight major aspects of the diagnosis An enlarged author team represents both medicine and surgery
Download or read book Churchill s Pocketbook of Medicine written by Peter C. Hayes and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Churchill's Pocketbook of Medicine is an invaluable source of reference for clinical medical students and house officers working in wards. This pocket-sized book is designed to make the information as accessible as possible, with the contents listed on the back cover and easily located using the colored bands. Additionally, the chapter on medical emergencies is printed in a different color (red) than the rest of the text. The contents are organized by disease, with each disorder subdivided into relevant categories with simple definitions highlighted in color, management presented in boxes, and investigations clearly listed. The book is illustrated with color photographs, easily located reference tables, and line diagrams. emphasis on the basis and scientific background to clinical topics - displayed as "Scientific background" boxes colour photographs in the chapter on signs and symptoms of disease clinical guidelines and evidence-based medicine added to all topics. New chapter on oncology
Download or read book Notes on Anatomy and Oncology written by David O'Halloran and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pocket reference text, easy to use, and easy on the student's pocket. Will include a self assessment test to determine the reader's level; background information on cancer and the anatomy and oncology relating to specific anatomical systems with self assessment exercises.
Download or read book Churchill s Pocketbook of Clinical Dentistry written by I. G. Chestnutt and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise pocket guide to clinical dentistry, offering the dental student clear guidance on dental condition, practical procedures and patient management. This book provides dental students with an instant pocket reference in clinical situations covering all the main areas of clinical dentistry. Instant pocket guide to dental conditions, practical procedures and patient management - ideal for quick reference on the clinic. Boxes in second colour clearly highlight definitions. Exclamation mark icon draws attention to important points and likely pitfalls for the inexperienced. Attractive two-colour page design with two colour line diagrams makes book easy to use
Download or read book The Cancer Clock written by Sotiris Missailidis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-10-15 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by the winner of the 2008 Mike Price Fellowship The Cancer Clock is a comprehensive overview of cancer as a single topic and provides an all-encompassing account of the key aspects related to the disease from its causes and initial diagnosis through to treatment and care and the different support mechanisms available. Carefully divided into three key parts, the first part of the book focuses on the genesis of the disease through environmental, lifestyle and socioeconomic factors. The second part moves on to consider early disease, disease development, diagnosis, monitoring and imaging of the disease. The book then discusses standard treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy along with current developments in the field such as targeted therapeutics, antibody therapies and novel chemotherapy agents. The book closes with a discussion of patient care, pain control, nursing in cancer patients and rehabilitation processes and a final chapter that looks at the psychological and psychosocial aspects of the disease, from coping with the knowledge of having cancer to coping with the side effects of the treatments, family support and dedicated support groups. Written in a clear, accessible manner this book is an ideal starting point for students of pharmacy, pharmacology, the biomedical sciences and other related disciplines where an understanding of cancer as a whole is required. takes an interdisciplinary approach covering the chemistry, epidemiology, basic biology and genetics, radiology, medical physics, medicine, nursing, health and social welfare all associated with cancer diagnosis, treatment and care explains the various causes of cancer and suggests actions for the prevention of the disease includes chapters on current diagnostic tests, drug development and the techniques used in drug design both chemical and biological considers current experimental therapeutic and diagnostic approaches and their potential for future therapeutic development examines aspects of cancer care, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and the psychological aspects of the disease includes self assessment questions/answers, summary sections and review questions and information boxes to enhance student understanding
Download or read book Churchill s Pocketbook of Differential Diagnosis written by Andrew T. Raftery and published by Churchill Livingstone. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for undergraduate medical students, this title aims to help readers in their differential diagnosis of conditions in medicine and surgery. For each condition a definition, table of causes, history, examination and investigation is listed.
Download or read book Churchill s Pocketbook of Medicine written by Peter C. Hayes and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Churchill's Pocketbook of Medicine is an invaluable source of reference for clinical medical students and house officers working in wards. This pocket-sized book is designed to make the information as accessible as possible, with the contents listed on the back cover and easily located using the colored bands. Additionally, the chapter on medical emergencies is printed in a different color (red) than the rest of the text. The contents are organized by disease, with each disorder subdivided into relevant categories with simple definitions highlighted in color, management presented in boxes, and investigations clearly listed. The book is illustrated with color photographs, easily located reference tables, and line diagrams.
Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Oncology written by Jim Cassidy and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Handbook of Oncology is a practical guide to the clinical consultation in oncology. Covering the scientific basis as well as diagnosis, it includes investigations, management and palliative care issues in cancer. It has been extensively revised and updated for the new edition toreflect recent advances in oncology with particular emphasis on new therapies. It includes new approaches to diagnosis and treatment and there is an expanded section on oncological emergencies with practical advice for immediate patient management.The first part covers the general principles of cancer aetiology, the key treatment modalities, namely, surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy, and the development of novel therapies through clinical trials. This is followed by a systematic account of the current management ofindividual cancers according to their site of origin. Each chapter includes epidemiology, pathology, staging, treatment, and prognosis. This part also contains an outline of current areas of research and appropriate references to guide the reader to more detailed oncology publications. The thirdpart of the book provides information to aid in the day-to-day management of cancer patients, including practical advice on symptom control and the assessment and treatment of oncological emergencies.This handbook is the essential guide to practical management of everyday clinical situations and will be invaluable to junior doctors in oncology, palliative care and general medicine, as well as specialist nurses, general practitioners, medical students, pharmacists and professions allied tomedicine.
Download or read book Gynaecology E Book written by Robert W. Shaw and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 1085 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long recognized as the standard general reference work providing a complete overview of contemporary gynaecological practice, this new edition of Shaw, Gynaecology provides all the information that trainees need to master in order to successfully take their professional certification exams as well as providingthe practicing gynaecologist with an accessible overview of the "state of play" of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Totally rewritten, it gives a succinct but comprehensive account of all currently available resources in the management of gynaecological disorders. Comprehensive overview of contemporary gynaecological practice with a clinically focused approach. It covers all of the areas that a gynaecologist covers on a day-to-day basis and helps in the formulation and implementation of the most effective treatment. Details the use of various imaging modalities and investigative techniques as they relate to specific diseases in order to provide a solid foundation for clinical practice. User-friendly features such as chapter outlines, summary tables, key point boxes incorporated throughout.Provides quick access to the most necessary information for practitioners needing a quick consult or trainees preparing for exams. Copiously illustrations clarify and enhance the text whenever appropriate. Highly selective and current list of references quickly directs the reader to further investigations. New full colour illustrations incorporated throughout to accurately depict the full range of both common and rare disorders. Details up-to-date investigative and minimally invasive therapeutic techniques to keep the user abreast of the latest diagnostic and management options. Enhanced emphasis on surgical outcomes to help the user select the most appropriate procedure for any given patient. Two brand new editors and many brand new contributors provide a fresh perspectives on gynaecological oncology, reproductive and urogynaecological conditions.
Download or read book Churchill s Pocketbook of Medicine written by T. W. Mackay and published by Churchill Livingstone. This book was released on 2001 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Churchill's Pocketbook of Medicine is an invaluable source of reference for clinical medical students and house officers working in wards. This pocket-sized book is designed to make the information as accessible as possible, with the contents listed on the back cover and easily located using the colored bands. Additionally, the chapter on medical emergencies is printed in a different color (red) than the rest of the text. The contents are organized by disease, with each disorder subdivided into relevant categories with simple definitions highlighted in color, management presented in boxes, and investigations clearly listed. The book is illustrated with color photographs, easily located reference tables, and line diagrams.
Download or read book Churchill s Pocketbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology written by Brian Magowan and published by Churchill Livingstone. This book was released on 2005 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The overall aim of this book is to provide an on-the-spot reference for a range of readers, including junior doctors, medical students, midwives, nurses and other health professionals."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pharmacy written by Philip Wiffen and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2012-01-26 with total page 695 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now fully updated for a second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pharmacy remains the indispensible guide to clinical pharmacy, providing all the information needed for practising and student pharmacists. Presenting handy practical guidance in a quick-reference, bullet-point format, it will supply the knowledge and confidence you need to provide a clinical pharmacy service. The handbook includes information on controlled drugs, adverse drug reactions, interactions, communication skills, and confidentiality. It also features chapters on adherence, anaphylaxis, clinical trials, herbal medicines, patient management, pharmaceutical calculations, research, policy, and therapy related issues. Palliative care sections have been expanded to include symptom management and end-of-life pathways. Other new sections such as pharmacogenetics, thyroid disorders, and domiciliary oxygen therapy have been included. Complementing the current British National Formulary guidelines, the handbook gives prescribing points and linked concepts of relevance to clinical pharmacists. The content is evidence-based and contains a wealth of information from the authors' many years of clinical pharmacy experience.
