Gastroenterology

Author: Satish Keshav
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118293916
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
Gastroenterology is a critically important specialty in medicine, encompassing the GI tract and two vital organs - the pancreas and the liver. Gastroenterology: Clinical Cases Uncovered includes reference to the new JCHMT curriculum for acute and internal medicine concerning gastroenterology and hepatology and presents real-life patient cases and outcomes as seen on the wards and in exams leading students through a practical approach to recognize, understand, investigate and manage gastroenterological and hepatological disorders and conditions. Following a question-answer approach, with self-assessment MCQs, EMQs and SAQs, and a 'refresher' section on basic science, Gastroenterology: Clinical Cases Uncovered features investigations and the treatment options available for patients with upper and lower GI disorders, liver disease, biliary and pancreatic disease, and problems of nutrition. Gastroenterology: Clinical Cases Uncovered is ideal for medical students, junior doctors on the Foundation Programme, GP trainees, specialist nurses and nurse practitioners and gastroenterology trainees on the specialty training programme.

Gastroenterology

Author: Satish Keshav
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1405169753
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Hepatology: Clinical Cases Uncovered

Author: Kathryn Nash
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN: 9781444332469
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 216

Book Description
Hepatology is an important specialty with diseases and complications related to viral hepatitis and alcohol being the main reason for seeking specialist advice. On most general medical rotations and on most surgical wards there are patients with hepatological problems. Hepatology: Clinical Cases Uncovered contains clinical presentations with real-life patient cases and outcomes as seen on the wards and in exams, and leads students through a practical approach to diagnosis and management of hepatological disease. Following a question and answer approach, including self-assessment material and a ‘refresher’ section on the basic science, Hepatology: Clinical Cases Uncovered features investigations and the treatment options available for patients presenting with hepatological problems. Difficult concepts are clarified and relevant links are made between pathology and clinical presentation. Hepatology: Clinical Cases Uncovered is ideal for medical students, junior doctors on the Foundation Programme, GP trainees, residents, specialist nurses and nurse practitioners. The book is also an ideal refresher for hepatology or gastroenterology trainees at the beginning of their specialist training programme

The Gastrointestinal System at a Glance

Author: Satish Keshav
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1405145021
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Book Description
The latest system based addition to the At a Glance series, The Gastrointestinal System at a Glance is a concise and integrated text on the gastrointestinal system. The book is intended as an authoritative and concise account of the field covering anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and pathology as well as clinical management. The book is divided in to four sections: Basic Structure and Function, Integrated Function and Disorders and Diseases as well as a short section on Diagnosis and Treatment. The structure of the book takes the student from the basic sciences to clinical practice whilst always maintaining an integrated balance and understanding of both aspects. Fantastic diagrams that include a quick summary of clinical presentations will aid students to learn and revise. The Gastrointestinal System at a Glance is ideal as an introduction to the subject, as a companion book for a course, and as a book for revision prior to examinations.

Hepatology at a Glance

Author: Deepak Joshi
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118759397
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
Hepatology at a Glance is an accessible, illustrated introduction to this increasingly important specialty. This brand new title helps the reader to develop a solid understanding of liver disease, and to recognise, diagnose and treat all types of routinely encountered liver and biliary disorders. It covers key areas such as the development, structure and function of the liver, transplantation, surgery and nutrition. Common cases of liver disorders and scenario, and the management of rarer diseases and disorders in special patient groups such as the pregnant are included. Hepatology at a Glance: • Is a unique and concise resource on hepatology created for junior medical staff • Maintains a practical emphasis, with advice on history, examination and clinical testing • Includes clinical scenarios, with self-assessment questions and full explanations to answers • Follows the curriculum set by and with the support of the British Society of Gastroenterology • Includes a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/hepatology featuring 30 MCQs Providing guidance on all vital aspects of the specialty, Hepatology at a Glance is a succinct and accessible summative resource to enable a thorough understanding of the field.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, eTextbook

Author: Maggie Cruickshank
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444392883
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 216

Book Description
Featuring a range of commonly encountered and important conditionsin women’s health, Obstetrics & Gynaecology:Clinical Cases Uncovered allows the reader to understand normalreproductive physiology and anatomy in the context of clinicalpractice. It highlights aspects of good practice which in real lifeare considered beyond the presenting symptom. This unique case-based approach allows the reader to progressthrough each stage, gaining an understanding of the rationale forinvestigation and management and to consider other importantaspects for holistic care. Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Clinical Cases Uncovered isideal for medical students and junior doctors, obstetrics andgynaecology trainees, midwives and nurse practitioners.

Nephrology

Author: Menna Clatworthy
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1405189908
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
Nephrology is an important speciality; patients with acute or chronic kidney failure are encountered in every medical and surgical speciality, as well as in general practice. On most general medical rotations and on most surgical wards there are patients with renal problems. Renal medicine is taught on rotation during degree courses, and Foundation training programmes frequently include attachments in nephrology, urology, and renal transplantation. Nephrology: Clinical Cases Uncovered contains clinical presentations with real-life patient cases and outcomes as seen on the wards and in exams, and leads students through a practical approach to diagnosis and management of kidney disease. Following a question-answer approach, including self-assessment material and a ‘refresher’ section on the basic science of this clinical area, Nephrology: Clinical Cases Uncovered features investigations and the treatment options available for patients with renal disease, including those requiring renal replacement therapy with dialysis and transplantation. Difficult concepts are clarified, using simple diagrams to explain the link between pathology and clinical presentation. Nephrology: Clinical Cases Uncovered is ideal for medical students, junior doctors on the Foundation Programme, GP trainees, and specialist nurses and nurse practitioners. This book is also a useful refresher for nephrology trainees at the beginning of their specialist training programme.

Infectious Disease

Author: Hamish McKenzie
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1405168919
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 171

Book Description
Infectious Disease is a core topic within the clinical curriculum and students are expected to recognize, understand and know how to investigate and manage many infectious conditions. Infectious Disease: Clinical Cases Uncovered leads students through a clinical approach to managing problems, with a question-answer approach developing the narrative. With self-assessment exercises using MCQs, EMQs and SAQs, Infectious Disease: Clinical Cases Uncovered is perfect for medical students and junior doctors, infectious disease nurses, nursing students and nurse practitioners.

Cardiology

Author: Tim Betts
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118691350
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 8

Book Description
Cardiology: Clinical Cases Uncovered is the ideal integrated text to help you recognize, understand and know how to investigate and manage many heart-related disorders and conditions. Written by three practising cardiologists, it leads students through a clinical approach to managing problems with 26 real-world cardiovascular cases. There is strong emphasis on high-quality figures, particularly 12-lead ECGs, as these play such a major role in the evaluation of the cardiac patient. Following a question-answer approach throughout the narrative, with self-assessment MCQs, EMQs and SAQs, Cardiology: Clinical Cases Uncovered includes sections on cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathology which provide the essentials required to understand clinical cardiology, and is ideal for medical students and junior doctors on the Foundation Programme, specialist nurses and nurse practitioners, and for those with plans for a career in cardiology.

Paediatrics, eTextbook

Author: Jonathan J. Round
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1444392956
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 202

Book Description
First Prize in the Paediatrics category at the British Medical Association Book Awards 2009 Rehearse for life in clinical practice with this easy-to-use and unique series, which combines cases drawn from real-life experiences with a refreshing approach to presentations as you would see them in day-to-day situations. Get the most from clinical practice, with Clinical Cases Uncovered Guiding you through paediatrics, Clinical Cases Uncovered presents real-life problems which you can work through and improve on time and again. Each case looks at a different child, from premature infant to teenager, with acute or long-term problems. Presentations reflect common primary care and hospital-based practice and will give you a detailed insight into how children with a wide variety of problems can be assessed and managed. The first section covers essential paediatric basics, then looks at common disorders and useful pointers. There is a section on practical assessment of children, helping you adapt your skills for the age of the child and the presenting problem. The helpful self-assessment section then lets you test all you have learnt and makes for great revision. For further information, visit www.clinicalcasesuncovered.com