Case-Based Discussions in Medicine, second edition

Case-Based Discussions in Medicine, second edition
by: Paul McNamara (Author)
Publisher: Scion Publishing Ltd.
Edition: 2nd
Publication Date: 2022/7/11
Language: English
Print Length: 236 pages
ISBN-10: 1911510762
ISBN-13: 9781911510765
Book Description
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. This updated edition has been revised to reflect recent changes in guidelines. All cases are presented in a consistent style, and cover:history of presenting complaintexamination and interpretationdifferential diagnosesinvestigationsdiagnosis and managementEach 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 findingsimprove your clinical decision-making and patient managementbuild your clinical knowledgeFrom 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.
About the Author
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. This updated edition has been revised to reflect recent changes in guidelines. All cases are presented in a consistent style, and cover:history of presenting complaintexamination and interpretationdifferential diagnosesinvestigationsdiagnosis and managementEach 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 findingsimprove your clinical decision-making and patient managementbuild your clinical knowledgeFrom 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. Read more