Sapira's Art and Science of Bedside Diagnosis

Sapira's Art and Science of Bedside Diagnosis
Author: Jane M. Orient
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 688
Release: 2012-03-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 145115948X

The Fourth Edition of this textbook teaches the artful science of the patient interview and the physical examination. Chapters are filled with clinical pearls, vignettes, step-by-step methods, and explanations of the physiologic significance of findings. New features include "Points to Remember", over 300 questions with answers and discussion, over 120 additional references, and expanded discussions of the usage and pitfalls of evidence-based medicine. Other highlights include expanded and updated discussions of sleep apnea, "minor" head trauma, cervical spine involvement in rheumatoid arthritis, transplantation-related problems, adverse effects of AIDS therapy, and more. A companion Website includes fully searchable text and a 300-question test bank.

Sapira's Art & Science of Bedside Diagnosis

Sapira's Art & Science of Bedside Diagnosis
Author: Jane M. Orient
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 688
Release: 2010
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1605474118

This fourth edition teaches the artful science of the patient interview and the physical examination. Clinical pearls, vignettes, step-by-step methods, and explanations of the physiologic significance of findings are included along with a companion Web site.

Sapira's Art & Science of Bedside Diagnosis

Sapira's Art & Science of Bedside Diagnosis
Author: Jane Orient
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 2166
Release: 2018-03-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 197510918X

Essential reading for beginning and experienced clinicians alike, Sapira's Art & Science of Bedside Diagnosis, Fifth Edition, discusses the patient interview and the physical examination in an engaging, storytelling style. Tried and true methods are described in step-by-step detail, and include clinical pearls, vignettes, practical clinical experiences, personal history, explanations of the physiologic significance of findings, and extensive discussions of evidence-based medicine. It’s a useful guide for learning and reinforcing effective bedside diagnosis techniques at all levels and stages of clinical practice.

DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, Ninth Edition

DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, Ninth Edition
Author: Richard LeBlond
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 957
Release: 2008-08-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0071641181

The perfect “bridge” book between physical exam textbooks and clinical reference books Covers the essentials of the diagnostic exam procedure and the preparation of the patient record Includes overviews of each organ/region/system, followed by the definition of key presenting signs and their possible causes Unrivaled in its comprehensive coverage of differential diagnosis, organized by systems, signs, and syndromes

Evidence-based Physical Diagnosis

Evidence-based Physical Diagnosis
Author: Steven R. McGee
Publisher: Saunders
Total Pages: 884
Release: 2007
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Clinical reference that takes an evidence-based approach to the physical examination. Updated to reflect the latest advances in the science of physical examination, and expanded to include many new topics.

The Bilingual Mind

The Bilingual Mind
Author: Aneta Pavlenko
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2014-02-06
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0521888425

If language influences the way we think, does it mean that bilinguals think differently in their respective languages? Interweaving cutting edge research, case studies and personal experience, this book will take you on a quest to unlock the mysteries of the bilingual mind.

Systems Thinkers

Systems Thinkers
Author: Magnus Ramage
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2020-02-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1447174755

This book presents a biographical history of the field of systems thinking, by examining the life and work of thirty of its major thinkers. It discusses each thinker’s key contributions, the way this contribution was expressed in practice and the relationship between their life and ideas. This discussion is supported by an extract from the thinker’s own writing, to give a flavour of their work and to give readers a sense of which thinkers are most relevant to their own interests.

Davidson's Essentials of Medicine

Davidson's Essentials of Medicine
Author: J. Alastair Innes, BSc PhD FRCP Ed
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 879
Release: 2015-07-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702055921

For over half a century Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine has informed and educated students, doctors and other health professionals all over the world, providing a comprehensive account of the practice of medicine. Davidson's Essentials of Medicine provides the core content of the main textbook in a condensed format which will be invaluable whenever you are on the move - whether commuting, travelling between training sites, or on electives. This book provides a distillation of the core information required for clinical studies in medicine. While retaining the acclaimed readability of the main textbook it presents the key information in a format more appropriate for practical clinical work. The contents have been carefully selected by a team of junior doctors, emphasising only the topics that will be essential for clinical studies. The book includes additional chapters of content to aid clinical practice including a practically-focussed chapter on therapeutics and a useful guide to interpreting major clinical investigations. The text draws directly on the depth and breadth of experience of the Davidson's authors and its International Advisory Board. Updated to include key changes and new illustrations included in Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine.

Avoiding Common Errors in the Emergency Department

Avoiding Common Errors in the Emergency Department
Author: Amal Mattu
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 993
Release: 2012-03-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 145115285X

This pocket book succinctly describes 400 errors commonly made by attendings, residents, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in the emergency department, and gives practical, easy-to-remember tips for avoiding these errors. The book can easily be read immediately before the start of a rotation or used for quick reference on call. Each error is described in a short clinical scenario, followed by a discussion of how and why the error occurs and tips on how to avoid or ameliorate problems. Areas covered include psychiatry, pediatrics, poisonings, cardiology, obstetrics and gynecology, trauma, general surgery, orthopedics, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, renal, anesthesia and airway management, urology, ENT, and oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Berman's Pediatric Decision Making E-Book

Berman's Pediatric Decision Making E-Book
Author: Lalit Bajaj
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 814
Release: 2011-07-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323087027

Berman's Pediatric Decision Making uses an algorithmic, structured approach to lead you to the right diagnosis and treatment every time. Drs. Lalit Baja, Simon Hambidge, Ann-Christine Nyquist, and Gwendolyn Kerby use evidence-based research and flow charts for each presenting complaint or specific disorder to provide quick access to the information you need for effective decision making. With updated drug tables and revised algorithms, this streamlined new edition makes it even easier for you to diagnose and manage common clinical problems from infancy through adolescence. - Rapidly access guidance on diagnosis and management from algorithms for each clinical disorder. - Treat the full range of diseases and disorders with comprehensive coverage of diagnosis, assessment of severity, and clinical management. Choose the best treatment for each case thanks to indications for surgical interventions as well as expensive diagnostic procedures - Access the fully searchable contents online at www.expertconsult.com. - Stay current on recent developments and make effective decisions for movement disorders, physical abuse in children, sexual abuse in children, eating disorders, ADHD, and other hot topics. - Find answers quickly and easily with a new table of contents organized into two sections—Presenting Complaints and Specific Disorders—that reduces the need to flip between chapters. - Tap into the diverse perspectives of expert authors from all over the country. - Get only the information you need in the streamlined new edition with shorter, more user-friendly flow diagrams and fewer specialized chapters.