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This is an updated guide to the range of drugs commonly unused in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. There have been many significant changes in drug treatment over the last few years, and "Basic Notes in Psychopharmacology" provides an...

The focus of the new Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) Part 1 exam has shifted to examining the fundamental physics, and radiation protection required to work safely within a radiology department. This book presents the new syllabus...

This work explains in clear and concise terms the business side of general practice. It provides a reference for every GP practice and is particularly relevant to the needs of the younger principal, GP trainees and other doctors who have recently entered...

For GPs and practice managers the challenge of the NHS reforms is to understand the business context in which general practice operates. Of the many skills learned from commerce and industry needed for the development of an effective strategy, business...

The quality of health care in the US depends on the patient's ability to pay and his or her insurance cover, at an annual cost of $3600 per head of population. In the UK, the quality of care costs less at an annual cost of $1000 per head of population,...

Many drugs requiring intravenous infusion are used in situations where precise and rapid administration are essential. A simple miscalculation can easily lead to a massive error in dose administration with disastrous medical consequences. This is the...

This practical guide provides GPs practice managers and members of the primary care team with the tools to manage the stresses and conflict in general practice. All the necessary skills are covered including negotiating dealing with anger handling...

A practical guide which aims to provide immediate help in decision-making. It offers specific advice on management of each condition, when to use ointments or creams, how much to prescribe, what active constituents should be used, and what to do if...

In many paediatric cases the definitive diagnosis may not be made in the primary care setting, but this is where suspicions are often raised. General practitioners are, therefore, required to maintain a breadth of knowledge covering the specialty. ...

Inherited Metabolic Diseases are common enough for health, social service and education professionals to encounter them periodically, but rare enough for them to be poorly understood. They severely affect up to 1 in 10,000 people, and lead to a wide...

`This is an ambitious contribution to the ever-growing market for research textbooks. The book concludes with an excellent appendix on sources of literature... useful for postgraduate students and staff wishing to fill gaps and/or double-check their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838535469Author Ishani RaoFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Independent Publishing NetworkPublisher Independent Publishing Network

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This collection of essays by historians, historians of science and medicine, and literary and textual scholars-from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Spain-analyzes the achievements of Dr. Francisco Hernandez (1515-87) in the history of medicine and...

The FCEM Notebook: Revision Notes and Clinical Resource for Emergency Physicians is the essential guide to passing the Fellowship of the College of Emergency Medicine (FCEM) examination. The book contains short questions related to the FCEM curriculum...

Does the scientific "theory" that HIV came to North America from Haiti stem from underlying attitudes of racism and ethnocentrism in the United States rather than from hard evidence? Award-winning author and anthropologist-physician Paul Farmer answers...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783750428676Author Dr Eleonore Blaurock-BuschFormat PaperbackPage Count 122Imprint Books on DemandPublisher Books on DemandWeight(grams) 313gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781982082390Author Shawn InmonFormat PaperbackPage Count 308Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

A 24-year-old woman attends rheumatology outpatients with an eight-week history of painful hands. On examination she is tearful and thin. You are the medic on duty...100 Cases in Orthopaedics and Rheumatology presents 100 scenarios commonly seen by...

Management skills and a sound knowledge of the NHS are mandatory for consultant and general practice careers. Management Essentials for Doctors is an invaluable resource for trainee doctors, hospital consultants and general practitioners, as well as a...

How veterinarians and pet owners manage companion animal euthanasia.How veterinarians and pet owners manage companion animal euthanasia.About the AuthorPatricia Morris is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Drury University.Reviews"This book may be found...

The Systems of the Body series has established itself as a highly valuable resource for medical and other health science students following today's systems-based courses. Now thoroughly revised and updated in this third edition, each volume presents the...

An accessible and enjoyable introduction to pathology and the mechanisms of disease, this book puts pathology into its historical, scientific and clinical context. Organized in four main themes - What is a Disease, Defense Against Disease, Circulatory...

General Practice has never been an easy occupation. In the past there were some clear structures and routes for new GPs to take. You could expect to join a practice and progress through the ranks, growing in seniority and confidence. You might have been...

This is a wonderful collection of stories about doctors and patients, including many by world-famous authors who were also physicians, such as Oliver Sacks, Anton Chekhov and Arthur Conan Doyle. Always moving, entertaining and informative, and sometimes...

The definitive companion for medical science study and revision Medical Sciences at a Glance consolidates the scientific knowledge a student needs to know to provide a solid framework of key facts to build on. Concise, easy to follow, written...

Ranging from the Egypt of the Pharaohs to the present day, Historical Atlas of Dermatology and Dermatologists offers a unique insight into the history of dermatology and the influences that led to present practice. It sheds new light on the emergence of...

With 300 brand new multiple true-false (MTF) questions and reasoned answers, Get Through Primary FRCA: MTFs, along with the companion SBA volume, provides candidates with the definitive revision resource for this challenging examination. Includes 300...

For nearly thirty years, anthropologist and physician Paul Farmer has traveled to some of the most impoverished places on earth to bring comfort and the best possible medical care to the poorest of the poor. Driven by his stated intent to 'make human...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683670087Author BA WilsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint American Society for MicrobiologyPublisher American Society for MicrobiologyWeight(grams)...

It is one of the most extraordinary cases in the history of science: the mating calls of insects were mistaken for a "sonic weapon" that led to a major diplomatic row. Since August 2017, the world media has been absorbed in the "attack" on diplomats...

A unique reference book covering the relevant basic sciences of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pharmacology through to the initial clinical assessment and investigation. It covers the core curricula for paediatricians in training at all levels including...

The experience of stillbirth and other losses in pregnancy at what is usually a time of great joy is tragic for everyone involved, including midwifery professionals. Although research increasingly shows how profound the effects of loss can be, few...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780135857526Author Evelyn M MonahanFormat HardbackPage Count 216Imprint Pearson Education (US)Publisher Pearson Education (US)

This Student Book offers a chronological approach to the most popular development study, tracing the development of medicine from prehistoric times to the present day. The narrative is clear and accessible and questions throughout the text help with...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award for Nonfiction 2021.Book InformationISBN 9780525562641Author Robert KolkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Anchor...

Used by over 200 million women since the 1960s, the Pill is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines - and has repeatedly been established as one of the least harmful ever formulated. However, there are some risks, and a number of "Pill Scares" have...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781467991100Author Are ThoresenFormat PaperbackPage Count 758Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

Prions are an entirely new class of pathogens, and scientists are just beginning to understand them. Although they have plagued humans and animals for 3 centuries, only in the last 2 decades have researchers linked them to diseases like Mad Cow. This...