A guide to help medical students gain maximum benefit from a period of exposure to the general practice setting as part of their medical education.

A textbook on clinical skills. It provides a source of learning and reference for undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors. It seeks to teach an integrated approach to clinical practice, so that new methods and investigations are grafted onto established patterns of clinical practice, rather than added on as something extra.

This long awaited Third Edition fully illuminates the patient-centered model of medicine, continuing to provide the foundation for the Patient-Centered Care series. It redefines the principles underpinning the patient-centered method using four major components - clarifying its evolution and consequent development - to bring the reader fully up-to-

Emphasizing holistic philosophy, this important book encourages practitioners to surpass treatment based strictly on a one-dimensional, biomedical assessment of their patients. Among the topics covered are: conceptualizations of ill-health; consideration of the patient as an individual; the establishment of goals and cooperative strategy between physician and patient; and the realistic allocation of time, energy, and other resources of the health care provider.

Basic Science Methods for Clinical Researchers addresses the specific challenges faced by clinicians without a conventional science background. The aim of the book is to introduce the reader to core experimental methods commonly used to answer questions in basic science research and to outline their relative strengths and limitations in generating conclusive data. This book will be a vital companion for clinicians undertaking laboratory-based science. It will support clinicians in the pursuit of their academic interests and in making an original contribution to their chosen field. In doing so, it will facilitate the development of tomorrow's clinician scientists and future leaders in discovery science. - Serves as a helpful guide for clinical researchers who lack a conventional science background - Organized around research themes pertaining to key biological molecules, from genes, to proteins, cells, and model organisms - Features protocols, techniques for troubleshooting common problems, and an explanation of the advantages and limitations of a technique in generating conclusive data - Appendices provide resources for practical research methodology, including legal frameworks for using stem cells and animals in the laboratory, ethical considerations, and good laboratory practice (GLP)

This second edition has been fully updated to provide undergraduates and trainees with the latest advances in clinical examination techniques and diagnosis. Divided into two sections, the first part discusses history taking, systemic symptoms and physical examination of external regions of the body such as the eyes, neck, ear and nose, scalp and skin, and breast. Section two covers systemic examination, describing techniques for investigating and diagnosing internal disorders. The new edition concludes with comprehensive appendices covering topics such as sample collection, chemical analysis of urine, and semen analysis, as well as providing various measurement scales. Key points Fully updated, new edition presenting latest advances in clinical examination techniques In depth coverage of both physical and systemic examination methods Highly illustrated with more than 1250 clinical photographs, diagrams and tables Previous edition published in 2009

This book beautifully blends the art and science of clinical examination of children. It has been extensively revised, updated and expanded to enable clinicians to treat children with tact and clinical skills, and their parents and attendants with concern and compassion. The importance of good communication skills and bedside manner has been emphasised for building a trustworthy and credible doctorpatient and doctorparent relationship. The chapter on abnormal physical signs and their interpretation has been expanded and the book can serve as an excellent manual to the practising pediatricians for differential diagnosis of common clinical disorders in children. A large number of additional photographs, tables, medical quotations and boxes with key points have been included. It is one of the most comprehensive publication on pediatric clinical methods to serve the felt needs of medical graduate students, pediatric residents and pediatricians to rejuvenate the dwindling art of pediatrics.

This book is a comprehensive guide to clinical methods in surgery for medical students. Divided into six sections, the text begins with examination methods in general surgery. The following sections cover different body systems, trauma and orthopaedics. The third edition has been fully revised and updated and many new topics added. The book concludes with new chapters on X-rays, instruments and specimens for quick revision. Each chapter is presented in a step by step manner explaining history, clinical examination, investigations and differential diagnosis. Some topics include case studies and clinical pearls to assist learning. Key points are highlighted in colour boxes and the text is enhanced by more than 2100 images and illustrations, many of which are new to this edition. The book includes access to complimentary videos demonstrating examination techniques. Key points Fully revised, new edition explaining clinical methods in surgery Third edition features new chapters on X-rays, instruments and specimens Includes access to complimentary videos demonstrating examination techniques Previous edition (9789351525264) published 2015