Arguing that US primary care is in crisis, Kuzel (family medicine, Virginia Commonwealth U.) and Engel (behavioral sciences, Northeastern Ohio U.) outline a method to transform it by focusing on deliv
Examination is an area of medical practice which requires much factual, diagnostic and procedural knowledge to be committed to memory: this in itself can be a challenging feat. Medical Examination Mad
Author Burton suffered from depression as a teenager, recovered and graduated as a nurse. Some years later, she again suffered deep depression, but continued her nursing profession. This is an account
Single best answer (SBA) questions are increasingly popular in medical examinations, and can be challenging: more than one answer may at first appear correct, creating pitfalls for the unwary. This bo
Gupta (West Wales Hospital) collects 30 scales for assessing the physical health, functional ability, quality of life, and mental health of elderly patients in the clinical setting. Each entry lists w
Diabetes, like life, is messy and complicated. The health care industry advocate treatment that requires as little thought or effort as possible. The result is disaster. Cooper (health sciences, U. of
Written by leading consultants in a variety of specialties, this basic guide for students and those who wish to expand their consulting practice includes elements many consultants of long standing oft
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is regarded as either a human rights violation or as female circumcision, a traditional cultural practice in some African and Islamic countries. A UK public health /FGM
This narrative history from Lovett (humanities, Keele U., UK) and Tomkins (history, Keele U., UK) adds to the field of medical humanities by tracing the evolution of knowledge pertaining to a variety
The FRCR Part 2B is a demanding examination consisting of an oral examination, a rapid reporting session and a reporting session (also known as the 'long cases'). Preparation can prove very stressful
This new edition of the MRCGP Study Guide has been purposely revised and updated to comprehensively cover every aspect of the membership examination of the Royal College of General Practitioners. It t
Written for all healthcare professionals, including chaplains and spiritual care workers, this book can be used as a text in an educational program or for continuing education. The book's content is b
The MRCPsych CASC examination tests candidates' ability to solve common problems faced by psychiatric trainees at ST4 level. The exam has a high failure rate and covers a wide syllabus, making prepara
The burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is enormous and is increasing, but early, accurate diagnosis in a primary care setting can have a crucial impact on managing the condition. N
Keeping the Blues Away is a treatment program developed in Australia during 2004 to help general medical practitioners reduce the severity and relapse of depression in their patients. The 12-month, te
This practical book was developed from the fourth edition of Clinical Effectiveness and Clinical Governance Made Easy, providing a guide to the topic. In its second edition, this title has been revise
This reference on fabricated or induced illness (FII) in a child (previously known as Munchausen syndrome by proxy) aims to promote a multidisciplinary and multi-agency approach with a child welfare f
This guide is aimed at medical school graduates from overseas who have decided to train to become general practitioners in the UK. It explains self-care, including money issues, holidays, faith and wo
`Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is common and has a significant adverse effect on the quality of life. A general practice with a list size of 6000 patients will have approximately 30 symptomatic pa
Teachers of various aspects of medicine at the University of East Anglia explain some of the recent changes in medical education there and describe some of the impacts the changes have wrought. Among
As medical litigation continues to increase, the best defense for doctors is to be aware of, and avoid, medical errors. This book is the companion volume to Learning from Medical Errors: Clinical Pro
Modernizing the British National Health Care Service is not just a matter of tripping in with the latest management fad in a handbasket. Peck (health services management, U. of Birmingham) and his con
"This book is well timed and critically needed because it is a unique focus specifically working with the individual drug abuser which is written within the Carl Rogers’ person-centered appro
This is a concise guide to getting into medical school. It covers everything you need to know without the long-winded explanations found in other books and online. The Essential Guide to Getting into
Starting from the premise that little has changed over time in how we evaluate health care, the authors present the idea that filming professionals at work and sharing the results with them could furt
Razaq, a general practitioner in the UK, compiles 20 clinical scenarios related to women's health to show how they present and are managed in primary care. Each scenario is followed by exam-style ques
Intended for doctors and other medical system personnel, this slim volume provides an up to date glossary of terms used within the UK National Health Service. Each entry receives a one sentence to one
Matalon (Sackler's School of Medicine, Tel Aviv U.) is a family physician with 25-plus years of experience; Rabin is a clinical psychologist with some 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist and s
Epidemiologist and consultant Chin, an HIV/AIDS insider since the recognition of the disease in the early 1980s, believes millions are being wasted in efforts to keep HIV/AIDS out of the general popul
Rationing Medical Care on the Basis of Age explores this highly topical issue and presents a critical argument on the nature of the possible crisis. Its in-depth philosophical analysis of the main et
This is a short guide for medical students who seek to prepare for future fulfilling careers while pursuing degrees. While this book aims to educate the reader on all aspects of medical careers and ap
Medical leadership, in this text, refers to the engagement of medical doctors in the management side of the health sector. The authors (of the U. of Warwick Medical School and the King's Fund, a chari
While it may seem unusual at first glance to link mental health and substance abuse in a book about intervention, the preface notes that substance abuse is the norm rather than the exception for peopl
Many doctors do not receive training early in their careers on the broad range of non-clinical aspects of their work, and confront day-to-day issues for which initial medical education has failed to p
Many doctors do not receive training early in their careers on the broad range of non-clinical aspects of their work, and confront day-to-day issues for which initial medical education has failed to p
By the end of this book you are going to be part of an exclusive group. The skill-sets you are about to learn will help you become one of a select few who can, time and time again, help people make ch
Scientific, evidence-based medicine is increasingly seen as fundamental to providing effective healthcare, but narrative-based medicine sheds light on social and interpersonal aspects of the practitio
In which occupation are you?' 'From how long have you been smoking?' 'Do you take any alcohol/drinks?' All overseas qualified doctors who apply for registration in the UK must satisfy the General Medi
In an attempt to break the silence about the relationship between values and the professions, Pattison (religious and theological studies, Cardiff University) and Pill (general practice, Cardiff Unive
Posen, a retired physician and a former English major, has indexed 1500 passages from approximately 600 novels, short stories and plays describing physicians. He also analyzes several persistent theme
