Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation 3e and Oxford Handbook of Medical Sciences 2e written by Senior Lecturer in Haematology Drew Provan and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two titles from the bestselling Oxford Handbook series are available together in this great value pack. The Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigations provides a patient-oriented approach to investigation. The first chapter describes key symptoms and signs along with tests that may be of value in reaching a diagnosis. The remainder of the book is specialty-centred and provides a comprehensive review of all available tests within a given subject. The aim is of the book is to provide a more rational method of investigation and prevent over-investigation which is expensive for the hospital and unpleasant for the patient. It emphasises which tests are of value, when tests are not likely to be helpful, along with pitfalls in the interpretation of results. This new edition has been updated throughout to incorporate current investigations and management of disease. Chapters on rheumatology, radiology, and renal medicine have been extensively revised. With contributions from active clinicians who are engaged in medical practice, the book will be of value to senior medical students facing finals examinations, and junior doctors who are responsible for ordering tests on their patients. Written by biomedical scientists and clinicians to disseminate the fundamental scientific principles that underpin clinical medicine, the Oxford Handbook of Medical Sciences provides a clear, easily digestible account of basic cell physiology and biochemistry, and an investigation of the traditional piers of medicine (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology and pharmacology) integrated in the context of each of the major systems relevant to the human body. Cross-referenced to the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine, and thoroughly illustrated, it is the ideal introduction to the basic medical sciences for junior medical students, and a perfect revision guide for senior students.
Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation written by Drew Provan and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 1007 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook provides an authoritative guide to investigation and diagnosis. It describes key symptoms and signs, alongside appropriate tests, and highlights pitfalls in interpreting results. It also describes a clear, rational method of investigation in order to aid quick and efficient diagnosis, and prevent over-investigation of patients.
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Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation written by Drew Provan and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-02-09 with total page 1007 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With major advances in technology there are thousands of clinical and laboratory tests available, forming a key part of the diagnostic process in the highly complex field of modern medicine. This handbook provides a patient-orientated approach to investigation, with a comprehensive review of specialty-related tests. Written in the Oxford Handbook style, this book features references and up-to-date website links for extra clinical detail. This new edition has been revised to include the most recent developments in investigatory tests, with clear step-by-step instructions and updated illustrations to provide greater clarifying background to the text. Written by an experienced team of active clinicians, this is invaluable for junior doctors as a quick reference, as well as senior medical students preparing for examinations.
Download or read book Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation written by Drew Provan and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 870 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a compendium of investigation relevant to modern medical practice, this work describes key symptoms and signs along with tests which may be useful in reaching a diagnosis.
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Download or read book Oxford Handbook for the Foundation Programme written by Clinical Fellow and Honorary Registrar Tim Raine and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 691 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the most useful book a junior doctor can carry during the critical first two years after medical school. It will guide them through on-call emergencies, daily ward life and speciality attachments whilst helping them adapt to their career, get the most out of their job and choose a speciality.
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