Crash course: general medicine

By:

Watson, Kathryn

Contributor(s):

Language: English Series: Crash CoursePublication details: London ElsevierEdition: 5th edISBN:

9780702073724

Subject(s):

General medicine

Contents:

Chapter 1. History Taking and Communication Chapter 2. Clinical Examination Chapter 3. Writing in the medical notes Section 1 Clinical Presentations Chapter 4. Chest pain Chapter 5. Shortness of breath Chapter 6. Cough and haemoptysis Chapter 7. Palpitations Chapter 8. Pyrexia of unknown origin Chapter 9. Abdominal pain Chapter 10. Heartburn and Indigestion Chapter 11. Gastrointestinal bleed Chapter 12. Change in bowel habit Chapter 13. Weight Loss Chapter 14. Jaundice Chapter 15. Urinary Symptoms and Haematuria Chapter 16. Headache and facial pain Chapter 17. Goitre Chapter 18. Loss of Consciousness Chapter 19. Confusion and delirium Chapter 20. Stroke and TIA Chapter 21. Lumps Chapter 22. Focal neurological deficits Chapter 23. Dizziness and Vertigo Chapter 24. Back pain and joint pain Chapter 25. Skin lesions and rash Chapter 26. Excessive bruising and bleeding Section 2 Diagnoses Chapter 27. Cardiovascular System Chapter 28. Respiratory System Chapter 29. Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems Chapter 30. Renal, Genitourinary and Sexual Health Medicine Chapter 31. Fluid balance and Electrolyte disturbances Chapter 32. Nervous System Chapter 33. Metabolic and endocrine systems Chapter 34. Musculoskeletal system Chapter 35. Skin Chapter 36. Haematological disorders Chapter 37. Infectious diseases Chapter 38. Drug Overdose and abuse E-only Chapter Clinical Cases 

Summary: Crash Course - your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 20 years, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated - with an improved full-colour layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors - those who understand what is essential for exam success - with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust. Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. A range of text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package. Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today's medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of general medicine will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you!? Provides the exam syllabus in one place - saves valuable revision time Written by senior students and recent graduates - those closest to what is essential for exam success Quality assured by leading Faculty Advisors - ensures complete accuracy of information Features the ever popular 'Hints and Tips' boxes and other useful aide-m moires - distilled wisdom from those in the know Updated self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats - confirm your understanding and improve exam technique fast

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Hillingdon Hospitals Library Services (Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation) Shelves	WB18.2 WAT (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		HIL000634

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457p

Crash Course - your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 20 years, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated - with an improved full-colour layout tailored to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors - those who understand what is essential for exam success - with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result are books which exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust. Each chapter guides you succinctly through the full range of curriculum topics, integrating clinical considerations with the relevant basic science and avoiding unnecessary or confusing detail. A range of text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package. Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today's medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of general medicine will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you!? Provides the exam syllabus in one place - saves valuable revision time Written by senior students and recent graduates - those closest to what is essential for exam success Quality assured by leading Faculty Advisors - ensures complete accuracy of information Features the ever popular 'Hints and Tips' boxes and other useful aide-m moires - distilled wisdom from those in the know Updated self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats - confirm your understanding and improve exam technique fast

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