Case-Based Discussions in Medicine

Author : "Paul McNamara (Registrar in Emergency Medicine, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, Honrary Cli

Paperback

Published : Thursday 19 September 2019

ISBN : 9781911510482

Price : €21.68

Description

This book is designed to help prepare students for clinical practice by working through authentic cases from the fields of medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and psychiatry.



Case-based learning is a fundamental part of teaching at medical school because it links theory to practice. Case-Based Discussions in Medicine is designed to help prepare students for clinical practice by working through authentic cases. All cases are presented in a consistent style, and cover: * History of presenting complaint * Examination and interpretation * Differential diagnoses * Investigations * Diagnosis and management Each case concludes with background information covering the pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria and clinical guidelines. The book is a study companion for medical students and foundation doctors and will help you: * become proficient at writing up a patient's history and examination findings * improve your clinical decision-making and patient management * build your clinical knowledge From back pain and breathlessness to post-partum psychosis, via abdominal pain and jaundice, placenta praevia, and alcoholic liver disease, the book guides you through common cases in medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and psychiatry.

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