Acute Clinical Medicine

出版者:Elsevier Science Health Science div

作者:Kumar, Parveen (EDT)/ Clark, Michael (EDT)/ Grant, Janet (FRW)

页数:760

出版时间:2006-1

价格:365.00元

装帧:Pap

isbn号码:9780702027413

It is a handbook is divided into chapters reflecting core medical specialties - including infectious diseases; STD; gastroenterology; etc. Each chapter is then subdivided into problems, such as pyrexia of unknown origin, HIV/Aids, and Vomiting and Weight Loss. Each problem follows a standard pattern or template: it begins with a case history, and is accompanied by short, succinct text divided up by headings such as 'What are the commonest causes of...'; What factors predispose to....' Where relevant there are also sections on pathology, pathophysiology and prognosis. Important points to note in the acute context are picked out in boxes ('Remember!' And 'Information') as are vital investigations. Each chapter also ends with questions and answers. In addition, a PDA version is available packaged with the book. * Core text for junior doctors - especially relevant for new approach to training (e.g. Foundation programme for PRHOs) * Part of the Kumar & Clark family of books * Divided up by clinical area and problem * Each problem starts with a 'real' case * Contains questions and answers to check learning * Book is available on its own, or as part of a pack with a PDA version