Download or read book Oxford Desk Reference written by Helen V. Firth and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2005 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Judith G. Hall is a 2011 Fellow of The Royal Society of Canada. The first in a brand new series of easy-to-use guides, this book is set to become the bible for clinical consultation in genetics. It covers the process of diagnosis, investigation, management, and counselling for patients. Most of the topics fit onto a double-page spread ensuring that the book is an accessible, quick reference for the clinic or hospital consultation. Where available, diagnostic criteria for specific conditions are included as well as contact details for support groups. The book is well illustrated and has an up-to-date bibliography and glossaries of terms used in genetics and dysmorphology. The authors have used their experience to devise a practical clinical approach to many common genetic referrals, both out patient and ward based. The most common Mendelian disorders, chromosomal disorders, congenital anomalies and syndromes are all covered. In addition there are chapters on familial cancer and pregnancy-related topics such as foetal anomalies, teratogens, prenatal and pre-implantation diagnosis. The book also provides information on the less common situations, where management is particularly complex, or important genetic concepts are illustrated.
Download or read book Oxford Desk Reference Critical Care written by Carl Waldmann and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2008-11-27 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Critical care medicine is an evolving speciality in which the amount of available information is growing daily and spread across a myriad of books, journals and websites. This essential guide brings together this information in an easy-to-use format. Up-to-date, relevant, and evidence-based information on the management of the critically ill is combined in one resource, ideal for the use of Intensive Care Units, High Dependency Units, acute medical or surgical wards, Accident and Emergency departments and operating theatres. The book is designed such that each subject will form a self-contained topic in its own right, laid out across two or four pages to facilitate the key aim of rapid and easy access to information. This makes the information included simple to find, read and absorb, so that the book can be consulted in the clinic or ward setting for information on the optimum management of a particular condition. With chapters written by internationally renowned critical care specialists and edited by the three of the leading figures in UK Critical Care, this book should be an essential resource for all critical care physicians.
Download or read book Oxford Desk Reference Obstetrics and Gynaecology written by Sabaratnam Arulkumaran and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2011-06-23 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This irreplaceable reference compiles the most up-to-date and relevant material on obstetrics and gynaecology into one volume. Strongly evidence-based, it includes the latest knowledge and guidelines from a wide range of sources and contains the key recommendations that a practising obstetrician or gynaecologist needs to know; presenting them in a uniform and accessible way, allowing for quick diagnosis and optimal care. In line with the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology curriculum for specialty training, this book covers not just the clinical knowledge required but also information on the communication, technical and professional skills needed to practise in the specialty. With each chapter written by internationally renowned specialists and edited by five of the leading figures in obstetrics and gynaecology, this book will be a vital resource for all practising clinicians.
Download or read book Oxford Desk Reference written by Jonathan Barratt and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2009 with total page 777 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive nephrology desk reference focuses on aspects of renal disease that are important to the clinician, and brings together the key recommendations found in current evidence-based guidelines and presents them in a uniform, easy to use, and accessible format.
Download or read book Oxford Desk Reference Endocrinology written by Helen E. Turner and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-06-21 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oxford Desk Reference: Endocrinology provides easy access to evidence-based materials for quick consultation but also provides an in-depth expert reference for clinical practice. It covers the process of diagnosis, investigation, and management, as well as information for patients. Internationally-renowned experts have brought together evidence, guidelines and their clinical expertise to put trustworthy support at your fingertips. The vast spectrum of endocrine disorders are clearly laid out in self-contained topics for easy reference. Chapters build bridges between pathogenesis, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis and investigation to aid understanding. Careful consideration is given to establishing a diagnosis including the recognition, investigation and management of the rarer diagnoses. The practical treatment of everyday endocrine disorders and the management of life-long conditions are outlined in clear protocols. Chapters are organised by endocrine glands, disorders and syndromes and there are sections on the involvement of hormones in other specialities including endocrine oncology. The continuity from childhood to adolescent and adult endocrinology as well as the needs of older patients is explored in specific sections. Dedicated chapters cover the important roles endocrine specialist nurses play in patient management, and dietetic advice. The editors have included a wealth of practical resources including: · A speedy reference section, which provides summaries and quick direction · A patient advice and reference section, which supports face-to-face discussion with patients · A medicolegal chapter, which outlines risk and DVLA regulations Oxford Desk Reference: Endocrinology is the ideal companion for consultants, registrars associate specialists and clinical assistants as well as those from other disciplines who share endocrine clinics including endocrine surgeons, oncologists, gynaecologists and paediatricians.
Download or read book The Essential Desk Reference written by Oxford Staff and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy resource includes lists, chronologies, statistics, and diagrams related to world geography, the United States, science and medicine, arts and leisure, major prizes, and work and home. Some topics are: major religious holidays and festivals, international dialing codes and city codes, world travel requirements for US citizens, 125 significant American plays and musicals, pro football hall of fame, US national military sites, classic foreign-language films, major painters and sculptors, layers of the earth's atmosphere, 10 strongest world earthquakes, and endangered US animals and birds. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Oxford Desk Reference Geriatric Medicine written by Margot Gosney and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2012-07-12 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an ageing population, there is little doubt that the majority of hospital-based consultants and their teams will care for older patients and the many complications this presents. This book provides an evidence-based guide for both trainees and consultants in geriatric medicine and those interested in geriatric medicine. Designed in line with the core Royal College curriculum, it provides a comprehensive and relevant guide to the issues seen in everyday geriatric medicine practice across the world. Presented in an easy-to-use double page spread format, highly bulleted and concise, Oxford Desk Reference: Geriatric Medicine is ideal for quick referral for both trainees and consultants. Contributions from the leading figures in geriatric medicine throughout the world make this book indispensable for all those working in the field, and for all those who have to deal with older patients.
Download or read book Oxford Desk Reference Major Trauma written by Jason Smith and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-11-11 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text covers all the main areas of trauma care necessary for the trauma specialist in the 21st century.
Download or read book Oxford Desk Reference Acute Medicine written by Richard Leach and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 855 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oxford Desk Reference: Acute Medicine collates all the current evidence-based guidelines and protocols to aid the busy physician in the admission and management of the acutely unwell patient. A reader-friendly layout ensures that information is easy to find and assimilate, and topics are self-contained to aid quick diagnosis.
Download or read book Oxford Desk Reference Oncology written by Thankamma Ajithkumar and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-read, practical guide distils and compiles all the disparate literature on cancer into one succinct volume. It includes the essential, evidence-based clinical guidelines needed for the safe and effective management of patients with cancer, and has a clear layout to allow for quick reference whilst on the ward. All aspects of cancer and its management are covered, including prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. The text begins by outlining the clinical approach to suspected cancer and the principles of multidisciplinary prevention and management. It then progresses through site-specific cancer management, including head and neck, CNS, thoracic, breast, gastrointestinal system, genitourinary system, female genital system, skin, musculoskeletal system, haemopoietic system, and endocrine. Later chapters cover oncological emergencies and acute oncology, and special situations such as cancer in younger and older people, and pregnancy and fertility. The guide also offers information about coping with the lifestyle and social issues that may arise with a diagnosis of cancer, such as insurance, travel and support, and includes a chapter dedicated to palliative care for the cancer patient. A unique appendix of clinical management flowcharts assists fast, appropriate decision-making.
Download or read book Psychologists Desk Reference written by Gerald P. Koocher and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2004-11-18 with total page 761 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the revised and expanded edition of the indispensable companion for every mental health practitioner. Improved over the first edition by input and feedback from clinicians and program directors, the Psychologists' Desk Reference, Second Edition presents an even larger variety of information required in daily practice in one easy-to-use resource. Covering the entire spectrum of practice issues--from diagnostic codes, practice guidelines, treatment principles, and report checklists, to insight and advice from today's most respected clinicians--this peerless reference gives fingertip access to the entire range of current knowledge. Intended for use by all mental health professionals, the Desk Reference covers assessment and diagnosis, testing and psychometrics, treatment and psychotherapy, ethical and legal issues, practice management and insurance, and professional resources. Chapters have been clearly written by master clinicians and include easy-to-read checklists and tables as well as helpful advice. Filled with information psychologists use everyday, the Psychologists' Desk Reference, Second Edition will be the most important and widely used volume in the library of psychologists, social workers, and counselors everywhere. This new edition features: -Thoroughly revised chapters by the field's leaders. -29 entirely new chapters, now totaling 140. -Sections reorganized to be smaller and more specific, making topics easier to find. -A listing of valuable Internet sites in each chapter. -Increased emphasis on evidence-based practices. A companion website containing graphics, illustrations, tables, primary resources, extensive bibliographies, links to related sites, and much more.
Download or read book Military Psychologists Desk Reference written by Bret A. Moore and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military Psychologists' Desk Reference is the authoritative guide in the field of military mental health, covering in a clear and concise manner the depth and breadth of this expanding area at a pivotal and relevant time.
Download or read book Oxford Desk Reference written by Richard Watts and published by Oxford Desk Reference. This book was released on 2009 with total page 613 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook of rheumatology is aimed at a specialist readership offering easily-accessible, evidence-based information on the management of rheumatological conditions. Each topic covers typically two pages, the aim being to provide all relevant information in a single view to allow rapid access to information.
Download or read book Oxford Desk Reference Toxicology written by Nick Bateman and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2014-06-26 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overdose and poisoning are one of the most frequent acute medical presentations seen in emergency departments, and high dependency and intensive care facilities. The Oxford Desk Reference: Toxicology provides an authoritative guide for the management of patients with poisoning. Each chapter includes key clinical features and potential treatment options to help physicians to assess the potential severity of the poisoned patient and provide the optimum clinical care. A reader-friendly layout ensures that information is easy to find and assimilate, and topics are self-contained to aid quick diagnosis. Presented in an easy-to-use double-page spread format, highly bulleted and concise, the Oxford Desk Reference: Toxicology is ideal for quick referral when an acute problem arises. Contributions from the leading figures in toxicology make this book indispensable for all those involved with the management of poisoned patients, especially trainees and consultants working in emergency medicine, acute medicine, and critical care.
Download or read book Oxford Desk Reference Clinical Genetics and Genomics written by Helen V. Firth and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 935 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preceded by Oxford desk reference. Clinical genetics / Helen V. Firth, Jane A. Hurst, with Judith G. Hall (consulting editor). 2005.
Download or read book Oxford Desk Reference Oncology written by Thankamma Ajithkumar and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-04-05 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-read, practical guide distils and compiles all the disparate literature on cancer into one succinct volume. It includes the essential, evidence-based clinical guidelines needed for the safe and effective management of patients with cancer, and has a clear layout to allow for quick reference whilst on the ward. All aspects of cancer and its management are covered, including prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. The text begins by outlining the clinical approach to suspected cancer and the principles of multidisciplinary prevention and management. It then progresses through site-specific cancer management, including head and neck, CNS, thoracic, breast, gastrointestinal system, genitourinary system, female genital system, skin, musculoskeletal system, haemopoietic system, and endocrine. Later chapters cover oncological emergencies and acute oncology, and special situations such as cancer in younger and older people, and pregnancy and fertility. The guide also offers information about coping with the lifestyle and social issues that may arise with a diagnosis of cancer, such as insurance, travel and support, and includes a chapter dedicated to palliative care for the cancer patient. A unique appendix of clinical management flowcharts assists fast, appropriate decision-making.
Download or read book Oxford Desk Reference Critical Care written by Carl Waldmann and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-11-27 with total page 629 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Desk Reference: Critical Care allows easy access to evidence-based materials on commonly encountered critical care problems for quick consultation to ensure the optimum management of a particular condition. A concise reference book, it collates key recommendations and presents them in an easily accessible and uniform way.
