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  • MCQ's for the MRCP Part 1

    Infectious Disease, Haematology and Chemical Pathology
    • 1 Edición
    • D. W. Galvani + 3 más
    • Inglés
    There are plenty of MCQ books around but most combine mainstream subjects such as gastroenterology and renal medicine, which most Senior House Officers find relatively straightforward. Few MCQ books, however, focus on the subjects that many candidates find difficult those in which they are least likely to have had good clinical experience. Infectious disease, haematology and clinical chemistry are three such subjects. Candidates feel uneasy about tackling MCQs in these areas, and these questions often become the deciders leading to success or failure. This new book from Galvani et al contains 150 five-part MCQs with full answers and explanations, for these three difficult areas.

  • Tutorials in General Practice

    • 3 Edición
    • Michael G. Mead + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This book has established itself as essential reading for all preparing for the MRCGP examination. Each tutorial contains an introduction giving basic information on the nature of the problem, its incidence, prevelence and significance. This followed byan outline of a case. The presentation is divided into steps and the tutorial discussion takes place as the problem unfolds. The necessary factual knowledge is identified and presented in tabular or list form for easy reference. The tutorials emphasisethe history and examination that is relevant. At the end of each tutorial key features are summarised.

  • Clinical Method

    A General Practice Approach
    • 3 Edición
    • Robin C. Fraser
    • Inglés
    The new edition of this core text retains the same aim as its predecessors: to help students gain the maximum benefit from their period of exposure to general practice as part of their basic medical training. 'Clinical Method' provides medical undergraduates with a guide to the underlying principles of clinical method and explains how to integrate these skills into clinical practice for the benefit of patients.Since publication of the second edition, there have been some major developments in Primary Care which have affected both clinical practice and education. The increasing influence of evidence-based medicine is being felt, as are the recommendations for change in undergraduate medical education - which decreed that the acquisition of basic clinical method should be a priority. Although previous editions of this book did address these issues, this new edition has been structured and extended to reflect them even more.

  • Business Awareness for Optometrist

    A Primer
    • 1 Edición
    • Nizar Hirji
    • Inglés
    This book will equip the student and all those starting out in the optometric field with the basic business insight necessary for setting up in practice and to begin understanding the commercial aspects of the optical industry. Covering issues from employing staff to marketing; practice layout and design to aspects of the law, this text is an indispensable practical handbook for student and practitioner optometrists and dispensing opticians.

  • MCQs in Paediatrics

    • 1 Edición
    • Tom G. Marshall + 2 más
    • Inglés
    This book gives over 700 questions, answers and explanations covering a wide range of major and minor topics - core paediatric knowledge - relevant for undergraduates and for postgraduates doing part 1 of the new MRCPCH exam. The questions go beyond simply essential paediatrics, and are therefore suitable for postgrad as well as undergrad students.

  • Medical Cell Biology Made Memorable

    • 1 Edición
    • Robert I. Norman + 1 más
    • Inglés
    A text designed for medical students that covers all the necessary information on cell biology needed.

  • FRCA

    MCQs for the Primary FRCA
    • 1 Edición
    • Craig R. Bailey + 2 más
    • Inglés
    This is a book of MCQs for the primary exam of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.The examination for the fellowship of the Royal College or Anaesthetists has recently been revised. This book will be among the first self-testing books aimed at the new examinations such as the European Diploma of Anaesthesiology.

  • Manual of Pediatric Critical Care

    • 1 Edición
    • Mary Fran Hazinski
    • Inglés
    Aquick reference to clinical information needed in Pediatric Intensive Care Units. The Manual makes extensive use of illustrations tables and boxes and provides up-to-date information on nursing interventions for the critically ill child. It also includes content on psychosocial issues, family needs and PICU instrumentation.

  • Manual of English for the Overseas Doctor

    • 5 Edición
    • Joy Parkinson
    • Inglés
    Here's the latest edition of the very practical book for overseas doctors. This book helps to familiarize doctors with the colloquial English language spoken in their clinical work. This unique text is fully updated, including new case histories, new phrasal verbs, sample letters that include new relevant issues such as audit and trust-hospital organization, and new social changes and the language implications for doctors.

  • Low Vision

    Principles and Practice
    • 4 Edición
    • Christine Dickinson
    • Inglés
    Low Vision is organised for quick and easy reference with sections on definitions of the condition and its causes, magnification and other strategies for improving performance, and clinical procedures used in the assessment of vision and prescribing of aids.The theoretical background to aids and strategies employed is given in detail but there is also abundant practical advice and an indication of the way in which the optometrist's role is integrated with that of other professionals dealing with low-vision patients. It will be of interest to dispensing opticians, orthoptists and rehabilitation workers who also come into contact with this patient group.

  • Mononeuropathies

    Examination, Diagnosis and Treatment
    • 1 Edición
    • A. Staal + 2 más
    • Inglés
    A mononeuropathy has to be recognised through physical examination before it can be explained and treated. This practical book provides valuable guidance on examination of peripheral nerves, and then looks at possible causes, prognosis and treatment.Mononeurop... of the arm, leg and trunk are covered, and causes of mononeuropathies other than focal lesions are included. The easy to follow text is well illustrated with over 90 line diagrams.

  • Rheumatology Examination and Injection Techniques

    • 2 Edición
    • Michael Doherty + 4 más
    • Inglés
    This highly illustrated text provides comprehensive coverage of the examination of patients with joint or periarticular disease. It includes full details of joint aspiration, injection techniques and examination of synovial fluid. This new edition contains more practical procedures than ever before, with new coverage of biopsy and epidural injections. All chapters have been revised and expanded to include more illustrations. Rheumatology Examination and Injection Techniques has established itself as the leading practical text of examination and injection techniques. This edition builds on the strengths of the first to provide a thorough and detailed step-by-step guide to practice in this area.

  • Myopia and Nearwork

    • 12 Edición
    • Mark Rosenfield + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Myopia is the technical term for short sightedness. It means that images of distant objects are focused in front of the retina when accommodation is relaxed and thus distance vision is blurred. Many texts describe the measurement of refractive error in myopia and how to correct it by conventional means, but very few discuss the condition in detail. Our book will discuss:prevalencemy... and near visual activitystructure of myopic eyesanimal studiesaccommodation and myopiainnervationver... and myopiatreatment - behavioural approaches, control, spectacles, contact lenses, including OrthoK, laser surgery.

  • MCQ's in Paediatrics for the DCH Examination

    • 1 Edición
    • Antonio A. T. Chuh
    • Inglés
    The Diploma in Child Health (DCH) is an exam taken largely by trainee general practitioners. All candidates need to pass the MCQ paper before being allowed to progress to the clinical part of the exam. Much of the syllabus of the DCH relates to community child health (health promotion, immunisation, surveillance, etc) so it is very different from the MRCP (Paeds) which is more oriented towards acute hospitl paediatrics. This is a selection of 500 multiple choice questions, each consisting of a stem, plus 5true/false questions. It gives full descriptive answers.

  • Psychiatric Interviewing

    The Art of Understanding
    • 2 Edición
    • Shawn Christopher Shea
    • Inglés
    The new, revised 2nd Edition of this popular book presents specific strategies and practical methods for conducting thorough psychiatric assessments. Essential psychiatric interviewing techniques from a variety of disciplines provide readers with a strongtheoretical foundation and a broad scope of reference. This resource also illustrates the use of the new DSM-IV to help readers administer a humanistic, caring approach to the initial interview. The result is a fast-reading and enjoyable text filled with interview examples, clarifying principles, and pragmatic advice.

  • Mind Maps in Medicine

    • 1 Edición
    • Peter McDermott + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The concept of mind mapping was introduced by Tony Buzan in 1973. Since then it has become a technique used in many disciplines to help clarify thinking, organise thoughts and information, provide overviews of complex topics, and help build mental models.This is a book of mind maps covering general medicine for medical students. It will act as a revision book, provide an overview of the subject, and help the student organise their learning of a subject.This is a book of 140 mind maps covering the whole of general medicine. The maps are arranged in order of body systems; most chapters open with a double-page signs and symptoms map.See the authors Preface for further information on the technique of mind mapping and why it will appeal to a purchaser.

  • Epidemiology in Medical Practice

    • 5 Edición
    • Cyrus Cooper + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and causation of disease in human populations. It has always been part of the curriculum for medical students, but not ranked highly by them in terms of interest or importance. However, recent GMC recommendations for change in the UK medical curricula include an increase in emphasis in the study of epidemiology and public health medicine, so the subject is likely to take higher priority in the future. This new edition of one of the best known student textbooks of epidemiology has been updated and includes new material while still offering concise coverage of the core knowledge required by the student.

  • Case Studies in Immunology

    Companion to Immunology, 5th Edition
    • 3 Edición
    • Jonathan Brostoff + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Immunology is a crucial and complex subject, therefore the new edition of this unique text enables medical students to learn and understand immunological problems. The text manages to situate the concepts learnt by the student within a concrete practical setting, i.e. the clinical environment. The book can be used as a stand alone or in close conjunction with the parent text as the series of case studies are linked and cross referenced to the appropriate sections. Cases are set out in an easy to read fashion with a full description of the case followed by a series of questions based on the text. By relating what students are learning in their lectures to practical situations the book helps students come to grips with the subject and gives them an insight into how quickly and well they are learning.

  • Anomalies Of Binocular Vision

    Diagnosis And Management
    • 1 Edición
    • Robert P. Rutstein + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This comprehensive text explains the diagnostic and optometric management procedures involved in the care of patients with binocular vision anomalies. It is a clinically oriented text that can be used by the student as well as the clinician. It provides thorough descriptions of the many binocular vision anomalies, describes the necessary testing procedures to correctly diagnose each disorder, and suggests the most appropriate management. Featuring many illustrations, photos and case studies, particularly on strabismus and incomitant deviations, it presents an orderly practical approach to diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment decision making.

  • Jonathan E. Rhoads, M.D.: Quaker Sense and Sensibility in the World of Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • John L. Rombeau + 1 más
    • Inglés

  • Sports Vision

    • 1 Edición
    • Loran
    • Inglés
    Sports vision is a relatively new but fast expanding area of multi-disciplinary eye care involving not only optometrists but also dispensing opticians, ophthalmologists, athletes, sports organisations and coaches. This book deals with optimising safe and efficient vision in sport. Sports vision will be essential reading for everyone involved in sport wishing to optimise vision particularly optometrists but also ophthalmologists, athletes and trainers. 'For practitioners wishing to develop an active interest in the subject this book acts as a valuable guide to how they need to develop both their optometric and dispensing skills.' - Journal of British Contact Lens Assoc., January 1996 '..excellent.' - The Optician, March 1996

  • Human Anatomy Coloring Book

    • 1 Edición
    • John A. Gosling + 4 más
    • Inglés
    An inexpensive workbook which supplements Human Anatomy Color Atlas and Text. Organized in the same manner as the atlas, with an introduction and seven anatomic regions, the workbook features black-and-white outline representations of the line drawings found in the core atlas. Students are asked to identify specified anatomical structures by filling in the appropriate parts of the outlines.

  • Laboratory Mathematics

    Medical and Biological Applications
    • 5 Edición
    • Joe Bill Campbell + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The best laboratory math text on the market for almost 20 years, this title covers both the general principles of mathematics and specific equations, formulas, and calculations used for laboratory testing. It provides simple, easily understood explanations of calculations commonly used in clinical and biological laboratories. Contains more than 1000 practice problems.

  • Compendio de anatomía descriptiva

    • 22 Edición
    • Leo Testut + 1 más
    • Español
    El breviario más completo de la anatomía descriptiva humana. Síntesis completa de todos los conceptos estudiados ampliamente en la obra de los mismos autores: Tratado de anatomía humana, expuestos en forma que permite la rápida consulta, por lo que es útil como repaso para el estudiante y recordatorio para el profesional.

  • Multiple Choice Questions in Optometry

    • 1 Edición
    • Katherine Oliver + 1 más
    • Inglés
    MCQs form an integral part of undergraduate teaching programmes and in assessment for professional qualification. This book presents over 200 multiple choice questions ranging from basic aspects of visual optics, ocular structure and function and appropriate drug actions, to the application and interpretation of clinical techniques in optometry. The corresponding answers are a statement of the preferred choice and include explanatory notes, where appropriate. In every case there is a recommended reading list which draws on relevant books and journals that are widely available. An essential revision aid, MCQs in Optometry will prove invaluable to candidates studying for British and other European examinations in optometry as well as to students and practitioners of optometry world-wide. Ophthalmologists preparing for their examinations will find many helpful elements in these questions, answers and references.

  • Guidelines for Management of Acute Head Injury

    • 1 Edición
    • David Hardy + 2 más
    • Inglés
    The aim of this booklet is to bridge the gap between rescue of a patient with an acute head injury and his or her treatment by a neurosurgeon. It provides a protocol for management of acute head injuries aimed at paramedics, all accident and emergency department staff, orthopaedic and general surgeons, casualty consultants, armed forces medics.

  • Core Anatomy for Students

    Vol. 1: The Limbs and Vertebral Column
    • 1 Edición
    • Christopher Dean + 1 más
    • Inglés
    A thorough but concise explanation of aspects of anatomy essential to students. Logically structured and easy to navigate, these books will be invaluable help to those finding the core concepts of anatomy difficult to grasp, or as a revision aid (they complement a standard text). Highly illustrated and supplemented with MCQs, the style is friendly. Clinical relevance is highlighted by common fractures etc. of each area.

  • Core Anatomy for Students

    Vol. 2: The Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis and Perineum
    • 1 Edición
    • Christopher Dean + 1 más
    • Inglés
    A thorough but concise explanation of aspects of anatomy essential to students. Logically structured and easy to navigate, these books will be invaluable help to those finding the core concepts of anatomy difficult to grasp, or as a revision aid (they complement a standard text). Highly illustrated and supplemented with MCQs, the style is friendly. Clinical relevance is highlighted by common fractures etc. of each area.

  • Law & Ethics in Diagnostic Imaging and Therapeutic Radiology

    With Risk Management and Safety Applications
    • 1 Edición
    • Ann M. Obergfell
    • Inglés
    This new book reviews the legal, ethical, risk management and safety issues facing today's radiological science professional. It discusses theories and their day-to-day application, guiding good decision making. Case studies and scenarios clearly illustrate concepts. Sample forms at the end of the text help readers prepare and draft forms, charts, procedures, and policies.

  • Fundamentals for Ophthalmic Technical Personnel

    • 1 Edición
    • Barbara Cassin
    • Latif M. Hamed
    • Inglés
    Here's the best single-source guide to the basic science and clinical skills needed by ophthalmic medical personnel! Designed for both on-the-job and classroom training, this multi-faceted, new text is packed with all of the information needed to build afoundation in basic ophthalmic sciences, neuroanatomy, and optics. Plus, step-by-step guidelines give readers hands-on exposure to the full range of skills needed in practice - from the basics, such as history taking and visual assessment, to the most advanced such as ophthalmic photography and surgical assisting. Concise coverage of pathology helps readers recognize and understand the eye disorders and eye diseases they face in practice.

  • Mosby's Sports Therapy Taping Guide

    • 1 Edición
    • Robert Kennedy
    • Inglés

  • Eye Movement Basics For The Clinician

    • 1 Edición
    • Kenneth Ciuffreda
    • Inglés
    Using a clinically oriented framework, this reference describes the basic aspects of eye movement control as well as clinical implications and practical use. Covers basic eye movement systems and eye movement recording systems along with listings of the various types, costs and characteristics of each. Extensive use of graphics, case studies and original eye movement recordings makes it an easy-to-use resource.

  • Professional Communications in Eye Care

    • 1 Edición
    • Ellen Richter Ettinger
    • Inglés
    A must-have reference to develop effective communication skills to optimize the delivery of clinical care. Specific strategies for interaction are discussed and illustrated in clinical case studies.

  • Cataract

    Detection, Measurement and Management in Optometric Practice
    • 1 Edición
    • William A. Douthwaite + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Cataract affects at least fifty million people worldwide. Conventional methods of correction have always been thick spectacles and surgery. With the current changes in the approach to cataract treatment, the optometrist's role in the early detection and management of cataract is crucial.

  • The Geometrical Optics Workbook

    • 1 Edición
    • David S. Loshin
    • Inglés
    This workbook is designed to supplement optics textbooks and covers all the traditional topics of geometrical optics. Terms, equations, definitions, and concepts are discussed briefly and explained through a series of problems that are worked out in a step-by-step manner which simplifies the problem-solving process. Additional practice problems are provided at the end of each chapter.

  • A Simplified Approach to Electrocardiography

    • 1 Edición
    • Mark H. Swartz + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This practical text-workbook provides an introduction to electrocardiographic interpretation, using clear, high quality tracings, summary tables, charts and diagrams. Reviews the fundamentals of electrocardiogram interpretation and acquaints the reader with common electrocardiographic tracings. Appropriate pathophysiology is included to enhance understanding of electrocardiographic abnormalities.

  • Essentials of the Human Brain

    With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access
    • 1 Edición
    • John Nolte
    • Inglés
    Master neurology with the help of Jack Nolte, PhD, recognised for his skill in communicating complicated neuroscience concepts. This book’s clear narrative style and review questions allow you to test and verify your knowledge. The short length, full-colour illustrations, and brain images make learning quick and easy. Multiple-choice and comprehensive review questions, as well as blank diagrams you can use for labelling practice, help you study and reinforce what you have learned. This easy-to-read text, coupled with Student Consult online access, gives you an excellent overview of neuroscience and neuroanatomy for effective understanding of key information in studying and reviewing for exams.

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