Churchill's Pocketbook of General Practice E-Book
Churchill's Pocketbook of General Practice E-Book

Author: Simon Cartwright

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2012-01-20

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 0702050733

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A concise, easy-to-refer-to handbook of common conditions seen in general practice and how to treat them. Each condition is discussed in a standard way that will be familiar to most GPs – assessment, including history and examination, and management. Throughout the book there are ‘alert’ boxes (marked with an exclamation point!) as well as helpful hints and ‘useful tips’, set off in boxes. This edition is completely up to date with the very latest information and includes national guidelines on treating major diseases seen in primary care. There are also new Quality and Outcomes Framework features. Short, concise handbook focusing on clinical and practical aspects of disease management Covers all the diseases commonly seen in primary care Omits complexities such as disease aetiology to focus on practical aspects of the GPs' role Chapters are divided into systems of the body for ease of organisation and reference Topics presented as a diagnosis [e.g. epilepsy] or as a symptom [e.g. chest pain] to aid physician guidance Helpful appendices, including drug monitoring, private medical examinations, patient reports, notifiable diseases, management of anaphylaxis, immunisation, growth charts, dermatomes, etc. Incorporates all the latest national guidelines for diseases such as asthma, hypertension, diabetes Quality and Outcomes Framework features New chapter on Men's Health Updated guidelines Quality and Outcomes Framework features

Churchill's Pocketbook of Differential Diagnosis
Churchill's Pocketbook of Differential Diagnosis

Author: Andrew T Raftery

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2009-09-14

Total Pages: 754

ISBN-13: 0702045101

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Being able to make a correct diagnosis is one of the key aspects of every medical student's and junior doctor's clinical training. Problem-based learning is increasingly being used to focus on the causes behind the presentation of a clinical feature. The Third Edition of this best-selling book is packed full of information to help the reader move from a presenting problem to an accurate diagnosis. Covers 126 common presenting problems in both medicine and surgery in a consistent format Each topic includes a list of all common causes of the condition Key features of the various permutations are clearly discussed Includes a targeted guide to the relevant general and specific follow-up investigations which should be carried out as appropriate Now printed in colour throughout, with the relative frequency of the various conditions illustrated by colour coding, indicating common, occasional or rare causes. Important geographical variations are also highlighted Seven new chapters including rashes, thirst, and tiredness Two new sections on the differential diagnosis of biochemical and haematological disorders provide a ready check when reviewing abnormal results Each chapter ends with a key points section to highlight major aspects of the diagnosis An enlarged author team represents both medicine and surgery

Churchill's Pocketbook of Clinical Pharmacy E-Book
Churchill's Pocketbook of Clinical Pharmacy E-Book

Author: Nick D. Barber

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2006-11-30

Total Pages: 517

ISBN-13: 0702039977

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The eBook version of this title gives you access to the complete book content electronically*. Evolve eBooks allows you to quickly search the entire book, make notes, add highlights, and study more efficiently. Buying other Evolve eBooks titles makes your learning experience even better: all of the eBooks will work together on your electronic "bookshelf", so that you can search across your entire library of Pharmacy eBooks. *Please note that this version is the eBook only and does not include the printed textbook. Alternatively, you can buy the Text and Evolve eBooks Package (which gives you the printed book plus the eBook). Please scroll down to our Related Titles section to find this title. A handbook of clinical pharmacy that covers the role of the pharmacist in hospital and community and key areas of practice such as OTC (over-the-counter) prescribing and therapeutic drug level monitoring. The new edition will specifically address, among other things, the changing role of the pharmacist in the community, issues surrounding compliance, and management and communication skills. - This unique pocket-sized clinical reference is easy to use on the go. - Includes content on both hospital and community pharmacy. - How to Use This Book section at the beginning of the book helps readers get the most out of the text by describing all of its assets and their uses. - Expanded and timely information on the changing role of the pharmacist in the community, including their role in initiatives such as smoking cessation, and protocols for emergency hormonal contraception. - Includes more content on compliance such as researching and providing patients with accurate drug information. - Expanded information on communication and management skills emphasize the importance of these skills for both community and hospital pharmacists. - Improved, more user-friendly format features a two-color design to make finding information easier.

Churchill's Pocketbook of Diabetes E-Book
Churchill's Pocketbook of Diabetes E-Book

Author: Sujoy Ghosh

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2012-07-16

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 1455742112

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The incidence of diabetes is increasing at epidemic proportions worldwide, presenting a huge challenge to modern medicine. In response, scientific advances in the understanding of diabetes and its complications are being translated into improved clinical practice at ever faster rates. Greater understanding of aetiopathogenesis of the different types of diabetes, the emerging roles of novel pharmacological agents and the importance placed on multidisciplinary team working and multi-risk-factor treatment all contribute to this. Now in a fully revised second edition, this clear, concise guide to modern diabetes and its management will prove invaluable to all health professionals in this field. Suitable for instant reference in the clinic or office. Helps answer the questions which diabetic patients will direct at their carers about their disease, its causes, prognosis and consequences for their lifestyle. Offers practical and accessible advice on all aspects of the condition from presentation and diagnosis to organisation of care. Suitable for diabetic nurses as well as junior doctors. Evidence based boxes give the rationale behind treatment decisions. Colour illustrations of important conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and foot disease. Key points highlighted throughout the book, vital/high risk points emphasized with exclamation mark icon. More information on insulin therapy, dyslipidaemia, macrovascular disease and hypertension. Complete rewrite of oral antidiabetic agents section. Smaller, more pocketable page size.

Churchill's Pocketbook of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rheumatology - E-Book
Churchill's Pocketbook of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rheumatology - E-Book

Author: Andrew D. Duckworth

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2016-02-23

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 0702063169

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Churchill's Pocketbook of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rheumatology offers a practical guide to these three combined disciplines in a handy pocketbook format and is ideal for medical students, junior doctors and trainees. The book is perfect for clinical placements in orthopaedics, emergency medicine, rheumatology and general practice, as well as during the undergraduate musculoskeletal anatomy course. - The book guides the reader through effective history taking, patient examination, and the selection and interpretation of routine investigations. - There are sections on anatomy, paediatrics and trauma assessment, including pre- and post-operative care and complications, together with a comprehensive section on the common medications used in all three specialties. - The book will help improve a reader's diagnostic skills and inform about current treatment options - In this second edition the authors have updated the content to reflect changes in surgical practice and advances in therapeutics, as well as the molecular understanding of genetic and inflammatory disorders. - Details of common procedures have been added. - The updated layout has new 'overview' and 'hints and tips' boxes. - The aim of the revision has been to provide concise and important information to both medical students revising for their exams, but also to junior doctors in their first years following graduation.

E-Book - Red Flags
E-Book - Red Flags

Author: Sue Greenhalgh

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2006-02-22

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 0702032557

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This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. This valuable clinical reference alerts practitioners to potentially serious indicators of pathology in their patients, such as cancer, tuberculosis (TB), or other conditions. With a fresh approach to the subject, it presents an hierarchy of red flags, an index of suspicion, discussion of red herrings, "3D thinking," and conditional probabilities intended to assist with clinical reasoning. It's an ideal, on-the-spot resource for anyone involved in the care of patients with musculoskeletal conditions. - The book's small, portable size makes it ideal for reference in any practice setting. - Two-color layout presents information in an accessible, at-a-glance format. - The unique red flag hierarchy assists with clinical reasoning. - Index of Suspicion highlights the most likely conditions indicated by specific red flags. - Discussion of 3D thinking encourages clinicians to look beyond immediate symptoms to find the underlying cause of a problem. - Discussion of red herrings describes how to approach indicators that may mislead a diagnosis. - Information on the concept of conditional probabilities helps practitioners make informed clinical decisions.

Churchill Livingstone Pocket Radiography and Medical Imaging Dictionary E-Book
Churchill Livingstone Pocket Radiography and Medical Imaging Dictionary E-Book

Author: Chris Gunn

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2007-10-11

Total Pages: 435

ISBN-13: 0702050172

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This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It is a dictionary of terms used in imaging departments covering radiography, radiotherapy, imaging, radionuclide imaging, ultrasound, MRI, associated medical terms, associated anatomical terms, quality assurance, computers, physics.Historical and modern terminology includedComprehensiveIllustrated

Churchill's Pocketbooks Clinical Dentistry E-Book
Churchill's Pocketbooks Clinical Dentistry E-Book

Author: Crispian Scully

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2017-06-20

Total Pages: 715

ISBN-13: 0702070157

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The new edition of this highly successful pocketbook continues to offer readers the essentials of clinical dentistry in quick reference format. Authored by a team of experienced clinicians and teachers from individual specialities, Churchill's Pocketbook of Clinical Dentistry 4e will be ideal for all dental students, both from within the UK and worldwide. - - Places emphasis on information of practical clinical significance to maximise usefulness by the chairside! - Authored by a team of experienced clinicians and teachers to ensure the most accurate and current information is provided for a given topic - Quick reference format makes revision and learning easy - Exclamation mark icon draws attention to important points and likely pitfalls for the inexperienced practitioner - Improved page design and reorganised content make the book easy to use and navigate - Tailored to meet current examination requirements - Ideal for use as an aide-memoire prior to carrying out clinical tasks or to enable readers to apprise themselves of important details prior to tutorials and seminars - Perfect for dental students at both the undergraduate and post-graduate level - - Updated page design and reordered content to make navigation easier - In full colour throughout - Updated chapter on law, ethics and quality dental care - Includes advances in restorative, implant and aesthetic dentistry - Additional chapters on the dental team and on practice management - New chapters on public health in dentistry and on special care dentistry - Updated guidance on emergencies

Pocketbook of Differential Diagnosis E-Book
Pocketbook of Differential Diagnosis E-Book

Author: Thomas A Slater

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2021-07-02

Total Pages: 627

ISBN-13: 0702077798

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This handy guide is packed full of information to support medical students, junior doctors and other health professionals in making an accurate diagnosis in relation to different presenting complaints. Now in its fifth edition, the Pocketbook takes the reader through the key steps of narrowing a differential diagnosis, including history, examination and investigation findings. It has been fully updated to cover the full range of common presenting problems facing clinicians today. This book is easy-to-read and logical, making it useful for all clinicians within a variety of settings, from the classroom to emergency department and primary care. - Traffic light system to allow consideration of common before rarer diagnoses - Hazard symbols to highlight diagnoses that may need rapid assessment and management - Summary boxes, with a focus on malignancy red flag symptoms - Updated terminology and investigations - This Fifth Edition covers 125 common presenting problems in both medicine and surgery in a consistent format. - Each topic includes a list of all potential causes of the condition, colour coded to indicate common, occasional or rare causes. Important geographical variations are also highlighted. - Two sections cover the differential diagnosis of biochemical and haematological disorders which provide a ready check when reviewing abnormal results - The text includes a targeted guide to the relevant general and specific follow-up investigations which should be carried out as appropriate. - Each topic ends with a box highlighting important learning points, or indicating symptom and signs suggestive of significant pathology which require urgent action. - A new authorial team have thoroughly revised the contents and ensured the coverage is entirely appropriate for the book's readership.