Download or read book I Can Speak Medical written by Barbara E. Geary and published by Epigraph Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise, simple and fun guide to the language of medicine for the professional, student and lay person alike. The purpose of this book is to make accessible the language of medicine in as simple, interesting and fun a way as possible. The intended audience includes students entering career paths in health care, professionals in related fields such as medical lawyers or those working in health information systems. This book will also find interest among the general public who want to participate more intelligently in their own health plan or that of a dependent. Barbara E. Geary, B.S. M.A. has a background as a registered professional nurse. For a decade she taught the Introduction to Medical Vocabulary course at North Seattle College, Seattle, WA. ENDORSEMENTS "This is a straightforward text that provides the reader with the fundamental knowledge necessary to successfully navigate the terminology used in the medical world. This is a fantastic resource for students enrolled in medical programs or allied health professionals that want to reinforce their knowledge of medical terminology." -- Steven L. Thomas, Ph.D., Dean of Health and Human Services, North Seattle College, Seattle, WA "Entertaining and highly informative. I Can Speak Medical! is a valuable resource for those in the field as well as those that simply desire access into the jargon that is medical vocabulary. Barbara has created a clear path for learning that makes for both an enjoyable and insightful journey." -- Matt Urbanski, R.N., Running coach, Urbanski Coaching, LLC "Geary offers a tremendously interesting, informative, enlightening look at medical terminology. I highly recommend this read to nursing students, healthcare workers and anyone interested in learning more about the language of medicine. A treasure that I will refer to again and again throughout my nursing career." --Shelly Waram, MSN, RN "
Download or read book Medical Student Survival Skills written by Philip Jevon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-06-10 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical students encounter many challenges on their path to success, from managing their time, applying theory to practice, and passing exams. The Medical Student Survival Skills series helps medical students navigate core subjects of the curriculum, providing accessible, short reference guides for OSCE preparation and hospital placements. These guides are the perfect tool for achieving clinical success. Medical Student Survival Skills: History Taking and Communication Skills is a concise and compact guide to obtaining and recording medical histories and achieving positive patient interactions. The first section explores taking history—from initial introduction to identifying symptoms—and includes abdominal and chest pain, dizziness and vertigo, shortness of breath, sexual history, confusion and loss of memory. Essential patient communication skills and strategies for various situations are described in the second section, including angry patients, instances of drug and alcohol abuse, diabetes counselling and breaking bad news.
Download or read book Medical Student Survival Skills written by Philip Jevon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical students encounter many challenges on their path to success, from managing their time, applying theory to practice, and passing exams. The Medical Student Survival Skills series helps medical students navigate core subjects of the curriculum, providing accessible, short reference guides for OSCE preparation and hospital placements. These guides are the perfect tool for achieving clinical success. Medical Student Survival Skills: The Acutely Ill Patient is a concise and portable reference on the management of patients in acute care settings. Managing acutely ill patients can be challenging for many medical students, where quick and decisive decision-making is crucial. This important resource covers the management of numerous acute care conditions, such as tachypnoea, acute stroke, ketoacidosis, anaphylaxis and acute liver failure. With OCSE key learning points, figures and illustrations, The Acutely Ill Patient is the key to success in emergency and surgical rotations and OCSE exams.
Download or read book Medicine and Surgery written by Giles Kendall and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2005-10-21 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medicine and Surgery is an exciting new book that contains the core information needed by medical students in the run up to exams. This is the only book available that covers both medicine and surgery. It encompasses all of the major systems and core subjects Every condition is discussed under the key headings of definition, epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, investigations, management and prognosis The content follows a very consistent and familiar style, so that information is easily accessible, digestible and memorable Each chapter opens with an overview of clinical method before discussing the most common conditions relevant to that speciality Medicine and Surgery: A Concise Textbook is written specifically for medical students as essential revision preparation, for junior doctors as a refresher on the wards and for other allied health professionals who want a quick reminder of key facts and data. Reviews “I like the way the book goes through each disease using the same system of definition, aetiology etc. This makes it easier to learn….The content is exactly what the undergraduate brain needs” Final year student, University of Oxford
Download or read book Medical Student Survival Skills written by Philip Jevon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-06-10 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical students encounter many challenges on their path to success, from managing their time, applying theory to practice, and passing exams. The Medical Student Survival Skills series helps medical students navigate core subjects of the curriculum, providing accessible, short reference guides for OSCE preparation and hospital placements. These guides are the perfect tool for achieving clinical success. Medical Student Survival Skills: Clinical Examination provides step-by-step guidance on the physical evaluation of the body and its functions. This portable and concise guide leads readers through each component of a clinical examination, including cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and peripheral arterial and venous system exams. OSCE key learning points, exam preparation lists, practical tips, website access for videos and OSCE checklists help medical students and junior doctors efficiently perform a clinical examination.
Download or read book Clinical Procedures written by Jack C. Fisher and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Excelling in the Clinic written by Clifford D. Packer and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-05-28 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working in the outpatient clinic is a key training experience for medical students. When they arrive at the clinic, students may discover that their time on the inpatient wards does not necessarily prepare them to perform well in the outpatient setting. Everything is different in the clinic, from the nature and context of the patient encounter to the student’s role in note-writing, oral case presentation, and case discussion with the attending physician. The purpose of this book is to guide students as they transition to the world of 15-minute appointments, telemedicine, cyberchondriasis, motivational interviewing, shared medical appointments, and real-time informatics. The aim is to give students a clear understanding of their role in a variety of clinic settings, to evaluate and present their patients well, maximize learning, and provide excellent care for their patients. Excelling in the Clinic explains the process of becoming an effective, efficient, and scholarly worker in the primary care clinic.
Download or read book Medical Sciences at a Glance written by Michael D. Randall and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-12-30 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical Sciences at a Glance The market-leading at a Glance series is used world-wide by medical students, residents, junior doctors and health professionals for its concise and clear approach and superb illustrations. Each topic is presented in a double-page spread with clear, easy-to-follow diagrams, supported by succinct explanatory text. Covering the whole medical curriculum, the series now includes workbooks and case books, which allow you to put your knowledge to the test. Everything you need to know about Medical Sciences...at a Glance! The definitive companion for medical science study and revision Medical Sciences at a Glance consolidates the scientific knowledge a student needs to provide a solid framework of key facts to build on. Concise, easy to follow, written specifically for medical students, and conveying key concepts through the unique at a Glance style, Medical Sciences at a Glance also demonstrates vital links between different topics and across systems. It is the perfect resource for bridging the gap between A-Level and university, studying a new topic, revising for exams, or refreshing knowledge while on placement. Key features: Fully cross-referenced to Medicine at a Glance – together they cover the core concepts of an entire medical degree Highlights key points and their clinical relevance for quick revision and retention of what’s most important Brings together all the scientific content on a medical course in one easy-to-read, highly-illustrated title Medical Sciences at a Glance provides the vital scientific grounding needed to succeed at medical school. All content reviewed by students for students Wiley-Blackwell Medical Education books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All our books are developed in collaboration with students, which means our books are always published with you, the student, in mind.
Download or read book Medical Student Survival Skills written by Philip Jevon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-04-29 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical students encounter many challenges on their path to success, from managing their time, applying theory to practice, and passing exams. The Medical Student Survival Skills series helps medical students navigate core subjects of the curriculum, providing accessible, short reference guides for OSCE preparation and hospital placements. These guides are the perfect tool for achieving clinical success. Medical Student Survival Skills: ECG is an indispensable resource for students new to ECG interpretation and cardiac arrhythmia recognition and treatment. Integrating essential clinical knowledge with practical OSCE advice, this portable guide provides concise and user-friendly coverage of all aspects of ECG monitoring, including atrial and ventricular fibrillation, myocardial infarction, and 12 lead ECG interpretation. Easy-to-find information, plentiful illustrations, OSCE checklists and expert discussions of actual ECG trace examples help medical students and junior doctors quickly get up to speed with ECG interpretation skills.
Download or read book Integrated Medical Sciences written by Shantha Perera and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-06-05 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a concise, accessible problem-based approach to the subject using case scenarios to facilitate students taking their pre-clinical or basic sciences examinations. Using a family of characters in each case scenario, the text reflects the current changes in medical and biomedical science teaching that is increasingly moving towards a more integrated approach through-problem-based learning. The characters, all members of an extended family, appear in several scenarios and the student becomes familiar with their personalities and their disease processes. Each scenario covers the relevant anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, immunology and biochemistry and enables the reader to grasp the key concepts of basic medical sciences in an integrated fashion. Key Features: Takes an integrated approach to the subject to reflect recent changes in medical and biomedical science curriculum Further Study sections to enhance understanding and enable the student to read around the subject Intended learning outcomes included at the beginning of each chapter Trigger Boxes containing key facts and revision questions included throughout to ensure key concepts are fully understood Integrated Medical Sciences: The Essentials is an essential text for first and second year undergraduates taking medical or biomedical sciences (during the pre-clinical phase for medical students.). The book is also an invaluable resource for nursing degree students and allied health students taking courses in dentistry, physiotherapy and pharmacy. In addition, the book is ideal for US and international medical students preparing for the USMLE Step 1 examination.
Download or read book Get Into Medical School written by Kenneth V. Iserson and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive "must-have" for every pre-med student details every step from high school through MCATs, interviews, and acceptance into medical school.
Download or read book The Concise Book of Muscles Fourth Edition written by Chris Jarmey and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling, comprehensive introduction to the anatomy of the muscular system—with over 500 drawings, detailed profiles for each muscle, and additional material. This newly revised fourth edition of The Concise Book of Muscles is a comprehensive guide to the major muscle groups. Easy to use and fully illustrated with more than 500 drawings, this compact reference provides a complete profile for each muscle, clearly showing its origin, insertion, nerve supply, and action, the movements that use it, and, where appropriate, exercises that stretch and strengthen it. The book’s distinctive quick-reference format shows students exactly how to locate and identify specific muscles, highlighting those that are heavily used and therefore subject to injury in a variety of sports and activities. In this updated edition, each muscle chapter now includes detailed overviews of the gross anatomy of the body area to show: • Bony landmarks • Cross-sections of muscle layers • Points of attachment • Relevant nerve pathways • Also included: quick-reference tables and new chapter on pelvic floor muscles While designed for the student and beginning practitioner of anatomy, massage, bodywork, physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, physiotherapy, yoga, and Pilates or any other health-related field, The Concise Book of Muscles is equally useful for athletes and anyone interested in the workings of the human body.
Download or read book Med School Confidential written by Robert H. Miller and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Med School Confidential from Robert H. Miller and Daniel M. Bissell uses the same chronological format and mentor-based system that have made Law School Confidential and Business School Confidential such treasured and popular guides. It takes the reader step-by-step through the entire med school process--from thinking about, applying to, and choosing a medical school and program, through the four-year curriculum, internships, residencies, and fellowships, to choosing a specialty and finding the perfect job. With a foreword by Chair of the Admissions Committee at Dartmouth Medical School Harold M. Friedman, M.D., Med School Confidential provides what no other book currently does: a comprehensive, chronological account of the full medical school experience.
Download or read book Concise Textbook of Medicine written by Mahendr S. Kochar and published by Elsevier Publishing Company. This book was released on 1990 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Academic Medicine Handbook written by Laura Weiss Roberts and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-04 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attaining professional success and finding personal happiness in academic medicine is not an easy path, yet both are critical if the future is to be brighter through better science, better clinical care, better training, better responsiveness to communities, and better stewardship and leadership in the health professions. This concise, easy to read title consists of “mini” chapters intended as a resource to assist early- and middle-career physicians, clinicians, and scientists in understanding the unique mission of academic medicine and building creative, effective, and inspiring careers in academic health organizations. Organized in eight sections, the Guide covers such areas as finding your path in academic medicine, getting established at an institution, approaching work with colleagues, writing and reviewing manuscripts, conducting empirical research, developing administrative skills, advancing your academic career, and balancing your professional and personal life. Each chapter includes pointers and valuable career and “best practices” strategies in relation to the topic area. An exciting addition to the professional development literature, Achievement and Fulfillment in Academic Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to achieve a fulfilling career in academic medicine.
Download or read book Making the Most of Medical School First Edition written by Ashton Barnett-Vanes and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-12-05 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise guide to medical school offers an alternative path to developing a diverse set of academic and professional skills for a successful career in medicine. Written for current and prospective medical students, chapters are structured around eight key themes relevant to the active ¿all-rounder¿ medic, including learning and leading high-quality research, opportunities in global health, further academic degrees and the complementary career options available to today¿s medical graduate. This book serves as essential reading for anyone considering and embarked upon an exciting career in medicine.
Download or read book The Ultimate Career Guide written by Samuel Latham and published by Scion Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We hate to break it to you but graduating from medical school and becoming a doctor does not guarantee you a jaw-dropping career. However, with help from this book you can unearth exciting opportunities, enhance your employability and maximise your chances of achieving the ultimate career satisfaction! Whether you are a sixth-form student who has just received an offer to study medicine or a junior doctor looking to take the next step towards your chosen speciality, this book can be used to help you accomplish your career goals. Whichever career path you want to take, and even if you want to work abroad, the information in this book will be relevant to you and it will give you a head start against the competition. It may also help you decide which career path to take! Have a read and set yourself on a pathway to professional enlightenment.
