Oxford Desk Reference: Geriatric Medicine
Oxford Desk Reference: Geriatric Medicine

Author: Margot Gosney

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2012-07-12

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 0191634425

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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.

Oxford Desk Reference: Geriatric Medicine
Oxford Desk Reference: Geriatric Medicine

Author: Margot Gosney

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2012-07-12

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 0199592349

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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.

Oxford Desk Reference: Cardiology
Oxford Desk Reference: Cardiology

Author: Hung-Fat Tse

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2011-06-30

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 019162098X

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This comprehensive reference provides easy access to information on the fundamental and practical aspects of modern cardiological practice, covering emerging fields and high technology, and dispensing practical clinical wisdom. Written in an approachable style, and using a quick-reference layout, the Oxford Desk Reference is perfect for the busy clinician requiring a diversity of information without the time to search through hundreds of sources. There are tables, summary boxes and algorithms throughout the book, allowing the reader access to key information and the most up-to-date treatment and management guidelines. Edited by leading names in the field from the UK, Australia and Hong Kong, and with contributions from an international panel of sub-speciality experts, this outstanding resource covers all that a 21st century clinician needs to know in the management of patients with cardiac diseases.

Oxford Desk Reference: Oncology
Oxford Desk Reference: Oncology

Author: Thankamma Ajithkumar

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2021-04-01

Total Pages: 672

ISBN-13: 019106260X

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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.

Oxford Desk Reference: Critical Care
Oxford Desk Reference: Critical Care

Author: Carl Waldmann

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2008-11-27

Total Pages: 629

ISBN-13: 0199229589

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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.

Oxford Desk Reference: Endocrinology
Oxford Desk Reference: Endocrinology

Author: Helen E. Turner

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2018-06-14

Total Pages: 931

ISBN-13: 019251265X

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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.

Oxford Desk Reference
Oxford Desk Reference

Author: Jonathan Barratt

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 777

ISBN-13: 0199229562

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"Clinical nephrology is an evolving specialty in which the amount of available information is growing daily, and is spread across a myriad of books, journals, and websites. The Oxford Desk Reference: Nephrology is an essential resource which brings this information together in an easy-to-use format enabling the reader to access it when they need it most." "This book combines up-to-date, relevant, and evidence-based information on the management of renal disease. It is designed so that each subject forms a self-contained topic, laid out with the key aim of providing rapid and easy access to information. It should be consulted in the clinic or ward setting for guidance on the optimum management of a particular condition." "With chapters written by an international group of leading figures within the field, this book is an essential resource for all nephrologists and allied professionals."--BOOK JACKET.

Oxford Handbook of Midwifery
Oxford Handbook of Midwifery

Author: Sue Battersby

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2011-07-28

Total Pages: 768

ISBN-13: 0199584672

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This unique and bestselling handbook provides midwives with everything they need for successful practice. It contains concise, practical and expert guidance on all aspects of the midwife's role, from pre-conceptual advice to the final post-natal examination of the mother and baby.

Oxford Handbook of Oncology
Oxford Handbook of Oncology

Author: Jim Cassidy

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 897

ISBN-13: 0199689849

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This practical guide to clinical consultation in oncology has been extensively revised and updated. It reflects recent advances in oncology with particular emphasis on new therapies and the emergence of immunotherapy as a real modality.

Oxford Case Histories in Geriatric Medicine
Oxford Case Histories in Geriatric Medicine

Author: Sanja Thompson

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 527

ISBN-13: 0199699267

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This new addition to the Oxford Case Histories series is a specialty-based collection of geratology cases. Based around the specialist training curriculum for geriatrics, Oxford Case Histories in Geriatric Medicine covers the presentation, management, and treatment of illness in older people and relevant social and ethical issues.