Author Description
An understanding of microbiology is essential for both medical students and newly qualified doctors, and is key knowledge for a working doctor. Learning Microbiology through Clinical Consultation introduces the subject with a wealth of life-like case scenarios, each linked with the relevant microbiology. Spanning 14 categories of infection, the cases within the book allow the reader to listen-in on clinical consultations with patients exhibiting an array of symptoms. Each case then describes the examination and the specimen taking techniques. The results of the samples taken in the story provide a clear link to the more technical information on microbiology which is then discussed. The structure of the book is laid out for easy navigation and has clear case-story headings to enable 'just in time learning' between patients, as well as 'just in case learning' when preparing for exams. Learning Microbiology through Clinical Consultation is a highly accessible text that describes the basic science of microbiology within the practice setting in an insightful and informative way. The material is presented in an integrated fashion and is therefore an ideal text for medical students on a systems-based or problem-based course, or for the newly qualified doctor looking to consolidate their knowledge.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
How can clinical case scenarios effectively bridge the gap between theoretical microbiology and practical medical application? The authors, Aodhán Breathnach and Berenice Langdon, utilize their clinical expertise to construct a pedagogical framework that integrates patient-centered storytelling with technical laboratory science. By anchoring complex microbiological data in the context of real-world symptoms and diagnostic procedures, the text provides a structured methodology for medical students and practitioners to synthesize knowledge for both examination preparation and bedside decision-making.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- 14 distinct categories of infection covering common clinical presentations.
- Step-by-step examination and specimen collection protocols.
- Integrated analysis linking patient symptoms to specific microbiological results.
- A navigation system designed for rapid reference during clinical shifts.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide exhaustive laboratory bench-work protocols or advanced molecular research methodologies.
- It focuses primarily on clinical consultation and diagnostic interpretation rather than long-term patient management or pharmacology.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical educators and students frequently identify this text as a highly practical resource for systems-based and problem-based learning curricula. Experts highlight the book's utility in bridging the divide between classroom theory and the immediate demands of clinical practice.
Page Count:
317
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191030570
ISBN-13:
9780191030574
Microbiology
Medical
Education
Reference
Allied Health