Core Conditions for Medical and Surgical Finals First Edition (1st ed 1e)

ISBN-13: 978-1138331037
ISBN-10: 1138331031
Publisher : CRC Press; 1st edition (November 18, 2020)
Language: : English
format:ORIGINAL PDF

This concise and accessible revision guide delivers the must-know facts and associations for the common conditions that are most likely to be tested during medical school finals across medicine and surgery. Covering 60 common presentations, ordered by specialty, information is systematically structured throughout and is ideal for rapid reference. Each condition is represented by a succinct review covering definition, epidemiology, aetiology, pathology, clinical presentation, examination, investigations, differential diagnosis and management. Mnemonics, illustrations, boxes and summary tables supplement the text throughout.

Key Features

One-stop shop for finals revision covering 60 common conditions requiring medical or surgical management
Presents core facts in accessible, ‘bite-sized’ sections to aid memory and rapid recall
Highly structured format for ease of reference
Incorporates the latest clinical guidelines, handy hints and tips, mnemonics and questions for self-assessment
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Written by a foundation doctor who understands from recent personal experience the requirements and pressures of medical finals, this aide-memoire will provide invaluable guidance during clinical studies and examination preparation.

About the Author:

Kristen Davies, MBChB (Honours) MRes (Distinction), is an Academic Foundation Doctor, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and a Training Fellow, Newcastle University, UK.

Editorial Advisor:

Shadaba Ahmed, FRCS-ORL/NHS DLO MoME MCPS FCPS is ENT, is Consultant and Lead for HN Services, University Hospitals of Morecombe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, an Honorary Lecturer at Lancaster University and an Honorary Teacher at Liverpool University, UK.