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Churchill's Pocketbook of Differential Diagnosis


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Making a correct diagnosis is one of the key aspects of every medical student's and junior doctor's clinical training, and problem-based learning is now widely used to focus on the causes behind the presentation of a clinical feature. The Fourth Edition of this best-selling book is packed full of information to help the reader move from a presenting problem to an accurate diagnosis. This Fourth Edition covers 127 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. At the end of each topic a box highlights important learning points, or indicates symptom and signs suggestive of significant pathology which require urgent action. Eighty colour photographs of key clinical presentations have been added to assist symptom recognition. Two new chapters on Hypotension and Photophobia.




Churchill's Pocketbook of Differential Diagnosis


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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 Surgery E-Book


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The Fourth Edition of this highly-praised pocketbook provides a concise and didactic account of the essential features of the more common surgical disorders, at both a size and price to suit the pocket. The book covers basic principles, as well as providing essential information on aetiology, diagnosis and management, including pre-operative and postoperative care. The text covers the field of general surgery but also covers the basic needs of the undergraduate as far as the surgical specialities are concerned. The book helps you with the essentials of history-taking, what physical signs to elicit, the differential diagnosis, what investigations to order and how to treat the patient. The text is illustrated with line drawings and imaging. Provides comprehensive coverage of general surgery, as well as an outline of the essentials of the surgical specialties. Identifies the basic principles together with key information on aetiology, diagnosis and management, as well as pre- and post-operative care. Includes an overview of history-taking, relevant physical signs, differential diagnosis, investigations and practical treatment. Checklist of emergency situations for quick reference The thoroughly updated text for this new edition includes new sections on practical procedures, ENT, gynaecology, audit, evidence-based medicine, clinical governance and medicolegal issues.




Churchill's Pocketbook of Surgery


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CHURCHILL'S POCKETBOOK OF SURGERY continues to provide a concise and didactic account of the essential features of all common surgical disorders at both a size and price to suit the pocket. As comprehensive and as practical as the successful previous edition, the fully updated new edition is an essential on-the-ward reference for every medical student and resident. Two-colour attractive presentation Wipe-clean plastic cover, short and concise Covers all major surgical specialities such as orthopaedics, urology, neurosurgery, etc. Inexpensive The comprehensive text outlines the basic principles together with key information on aetiology, diagnosis and management, as well as pre- and post-operative care Attractive presentation of the important clinical points using charts, tables, lists and diagrams Practical treatment descriptions are clearly highlighted Checklist of emergency situations for quick reference A comprehensive update of the whole text including: - An expanded first chapter on the introduction to surgery Additional material in chapter 2 on the use of MRI and interventional radiology Major changes to the chapter on the breast in view of the changing approach to carcinoma of the breast Major changes in endovascular procedures in dealing with peripheral vascular disease A full rewrite of the transplantation chapter Approximately 50 radiographs added to key disease sections (especially orthopaedics, abdominal and alimentary tract chapters) Revised page design (to match Hayes: Pocketbook of Medicine 3E) New full colour cover design




Churchill's Pocketbook of Clinical Dentistry


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A concise pocket guide to clinical dentistry, offering the dental student clear guidance on dental condition, practical procedures and patient management. This book provides dental students with an instant pocket reference in clinical situations covering all the main areas of clinical dentistry. Instant pocket guide to dental conditions, practical procedures and patient management - ideal for quick reference on the clinic. Boxes in second colour clearly highlight definitions. Exclamation mark icon draws attention to important points and likely pitfalls for the inexperienced. Attractive two-colour page design with two colour line diagrams makes book easy to use




Churchill's Pocketbook of Surgery


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The Fifth Edition of this highly-praised and bestselling pocketbook continues to deliver a concise and didactic account of the essential features of all common surgical disorders. The book covers fundamental principles as well as providing basic information on aetiology, diagnosis and management, including pre-operative and post-operative care. The text includes an overview of history-taking, relevant physical signs, differential diagnosis, investigations and practical treatment. The book provides comprehensive coverage of general surgery but in addition covers the basic needs of the medical student and those in the early years of postgraduate training as far as the surgical specialities are concerned. - Presented in portable small format in two colours with line drawings and radiological images. The text is succinct and clearly structured with extensive use of headings to guide the reader. - Covers all the major surgical specialties. - Contains outlines of common operations such as appendicectomy and thyroidectomy. - Contains an introductory chapter on consent, medicolegal issues, statistics and clinical audit. - Contains a checklist of emergency situations for quick reference. - The text has been extensively re-written by a team of senior specialist surgical registrars or newly appointed consultants. - Over 50 new illustrations of line drawings are included as well as updated radiological images. - New hints and tips sections have been added.




Cardiology


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The POCKETBOOK OF CARDIOLOGY is designed to provide the practical information required for managing cardiology in-patients and out-patients. This includes sections on dealing with common out-patient consultations, common interspecialty referrals, cardiological problems on the cardiac surgery unit, acute cardiological emergencies, and terminal care in cardiology. Also, as cardiology is a specialty with a high technical content, sections are included that provide the core information relating to the common technical subspecialties - echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation and catheter intervention, pacing and electrophysiology. Finally, a technical data section provides details of normal values for cardiac catheterisation, echocardiography and electrocardiography. A practical manual of clinical cardiology, fully updated with the latest treatments and approaches. Attractive two colour layout. Written for doctors entering cardiology as career registrars who require practically-based materials, but of value to nursing staff and GPs. This revised edition has been fully updated with particular reference to the latest advances in cardiac catheterisation, and new changes in the therapeutic treatment of arrhythmias, IHD and ACS.




Churchill's Pocketbook of Cardiology


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The Pocketbook of Cardiology is designed to provide the practical information required for managing cardiology in-patients and out-patients. This includes sections on dealing with common out-patient consultations, common interspecialty referrals, cardiological problems on the cardiac surgery unit, acute cardiological emergencies, and terminal care in cardiology. Also, as cardiology is a specialty with a high technical content, sections will be included that provide the core information relating to the common technical subspecialties - echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation and catheter intervention, pacing and electrophysiology. Finally, a technical data section will be included which details normal values for cardiac catheterisation, echocardiography and electrocardiography. This is a practical manual of cardiology not a pocket reference textbook. Attractive two colour layout in the same style as other books in series. Good value for money. Acknowledges the changes in specialist training with doctors entering cardiology as career registrars and creating a demand for practically-based materials.




Examination Surgery


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An indispensable study guide to help surgical trainees prepare and perform for their fellowship exam. Examination Surgery offers invaluable insight into the format and content of the Fellowship Examination in General Surgery. This study guide addresses the most frequently encountered topics from the last 10 years of examinations. It helps surgical trainees organise their studies and optimise their performance in what is reputedly one of the most rigorous postgraduate exams. The general surgery fellowship tests clinical wisdom, judgement, insight and safe practice, and Examination Surgery's preparation material accurately reflects what you will encounter in the exam. Arranged to mirror the exam's individual components, Examination Surgery is divided into the following sections: - The written papers - Clinical viva voces - Surgical anatomy viva voce - Operative surgery viva voce - Pathophysiology and critical care and clinical reasoning viva voce This Elsevier study guide is aimed at candidates preparing for the Fellowship Examination in General Surgery of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. It is, however, also relevant for candidates in the UK, Ireland, Canada, South Africa and Hong Kong, plus all general surgeons, surgical residents and medical students. - How to approach each exam - Most frequently encountered topics - Common questions and scenarios with 'model answers' - Fellowship examination format and recommended technique - Proven study strategies