Publisher's Synopsis
Medicine at a Glance provides a concise and accessible introduction and guide to the core curriculum for medical students. Following the familiar easy–to–use at a Glance format, each topic is presented as a double–page spread with key facts accompanied by clear tables, illustrations and diagrams encapsulating all the students need to know. This new edition of Medicine at a Glance : Is fully revised and updated – THE essential purchase for medical students. Has a unique structure, divided into over 65 clinical presentations and 150 common diseases. Covers the essential facts for the diagnosis and treatment of common symptoms and conditions. Includes 7 new chapters, dealing with topics such as: How to recognise the critically ill patient Painless loss of vision / blindness Allergic reactions Imaging in respiratory disease Imaging in gastrointestinal disease Presents diagrams and illustrations on the left and concise explanations on the right, providing a user–friendly overview of Medicine. Medicine at a Glance will appeal to all medical students and junior doctors on the Foundation Program, as a core textbook and as a revision aid. The book is also suitable for those training in allied health professions such as nurses and paramedics. Reviews of last edition I definitely recommend this book to all final year students Final Year Student, GKT March 2004 I can, with complete confidence, recommend this book to all Final Year students. Its got everything you′ll need for Final MB Medicine Amazon reviewer, November 2003
