Clinical Problems provides a comprehensive selection of important medical and surgical scenarios. The reader is taken through 62 case histories step by step and is asked to interpret a broad range of medical data. Most of the clinical problems are accompanied by illustrations, which include cardiographs, radiographs, clinical and pathological photographs. In addition to detailed questions and answers, a commentary is provided that highlights the important issues of each case, as well as a guide to further topics of study. The aim of any undergraduate curriculum is to produce graduates who have the knowledge and skills required to enable them to become competent members of the medical fraternity. Understandably, upon qualification these attributes will be raw and untried, but we expect them to be able to show that they possess what it is required of doctors in their first few years after graduation. What is 'required' in a clinical situation is often not obvious to the student and hence the reason for this book. The book represents a departure from the traditional formula of systems and diseases, and an exhaustive review of each subject. Rather the authors have selected what they believe to be a number of important and, for the most part, relatively common medical and surgical scenarios and approached each from the perspective of the practicing clinician presented with a clinical problem. Whilst the book has been written primarily for undergraduates it describes clinical problems as they will be managed by recently qualified doctors. It is not the purpose of this book to challenge or compete with standard reference material, rather it represents an important adjunct to the learning process of clinical reasoning, rather than provide the knowledge that must accompany it, although an considerable amount of factual material is to be found within its pages. Problem solving is a vital component of medical education, and while it can be taught well at the bedside and in small group tutorials, there are few books that help with this style of learning.
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<li>Addresses important medical and surgical topics from a problem-oriented approach. </li>
<li>Presents relevant clinical illustrations for each case, such as ECGs, radiographs, and clinical and pathologi-cal photographs. </li>
<li>Emphasizes empathy with the patient's situation as well as effective patient counseling. </li>
<li>Provides commentaries from experienced clinicians, highlighting the most important issues of each case and offering suggestions on possible further areas of study. </li>
<li>Identifies situations where emergency management must take precedence over pathophysiological diagnosis.</li>
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<li>Features extensive updates to reflect the increasing role of minimally invasive diagnostics. </li>
<li>Offers a new, full-color page design, with all-new photographs throughout. </li>
<li>Provides a stronger emphasis on the worldwide web as a source of further information.</li>
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Clinical Problems in General Medicine and Surgery

Medical Books

Devitt MBBS MS FRACS, Peter G

Hamilton-Craig MBBS PhD BMedSci(Hons) FRACP FSCCT, Christian

Barker MBBS MD, Juliet

Mitchell FRCP, Jonathan D.

Medicine

Churchill/Livingstone

Clinical Problems in Medicine and Surgery is a departure from traditional medical textbooks in that it deals with the real problems of clinical medicine through scenarios encountered in the emergency department, on the wards and in outpatient clinics. First published in 1992, the book has found great popularity with medical students, residents and interns about to experience, or already experiencing, the real world of medical practice. The book comprises 55 real-life medical scenarios to illustrate important everyday principles in clinical medicine. For this new Third Edition the successful format of case presentation, interspersed with questions and answers, and a final synopsis of key material, has been retained, while new cases have been added and the many useful web-links updated. With the assistance of expert colleagues across three continents, each problem has been revised and updated. New images have been added which reflect the extensive changes in the field of minimally invasive diagnostics. Searching questions will guide the reader towards further self-directed learning. This book does not purport to be an exhaustive text on clinical medicine. Nor is it a replacement for real-life clinical experience and the hands-on teaching of expert clinicians. It is designed rather as a wide-ranging source of information and a practical aid to the management of clinical problems. The authors hope it will instil in the reader a real sense of excitement and curiosity towards further learning. • A highly praised book that tackles important medical and surgical topics from a problem-oriented angle. • Adopts a case scenario approach which will encourage critical thinking and develop problem-solving skills. • The cases cover all common and important problems likely to face the newly-qualified doctor in the casualty department, on the wards or in the clinic. • The questions although set in the context of the case are designed to test the reader’s overall understanding of the most relevant aspects of each topic. • Well-illustrated with clinical photographs, pathological images and radiological scans and x-rays.<ul>
<li>Several new cases cover topics such as secondary hypertension, urosepsis and stroke. </li>
<li>Searching questions have been added to guide the reader towards further self-directed learning. </li>
<li>New imaging reflects the extensive changes in the field of minimally invasive diagnostics.</li>
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Clinical Problems in Medicine and Surgery

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