Author Description
Here is a handy, all-purpose guide for both students and interns involved in all aspects of clinical medicine. It helps the trainee to ask the right questions, make a preliminary diagnosis, request proper investigations, and perhaps most importantly, institute the correct treatment before experienced help arrives. Now in a new edition, this companion volume to The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine includes new material regarding blood pressure in children, milks for preterm babies, height centile charts, autism, salivary gland disease, oral and dental disease, the correct use of graduated support hosiery, infestations, drowning, and minor emergency procedures.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This handbook serves as a comprehensive, portable reference designed to assist medical students and junior clinicians in navigating the complexities of clinical practice. The authors, J. A. B. Collier, J. M. Longmore, and J. H. Harvey, provide a structured framework for patient assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and initial management protocols. By synthesizing vast amounts of clinical data into an accessible format, the text aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and the immediate demands of hospital rotations and emergency situations.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Diagnostic algorithms and clinical decision-making protocols
- Pediatric health guidelines including blood pressure and growth charts
- Management strategies for minor emergency procedures and common infestations
- Specialized sections on oral, dental, and salivary gland pathologies
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide exhaustive academic research or deep theoretical background for every condition
- It is intended as a quick-reference tool rather than a primary textbook for advanced specialist training
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals and students frequently identify this handbook as a standard, high-utility resource for clinical placements. Experts highlight the text for its concise, actionable information that remains reliable under the time constraints of a busy clinical environment.
Page Count:
780
Publication Date:
1989-07-13
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192618164
ISBN-13:
9780192618160
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