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Rheumatology: A clinical handbook is an essential resource for medical students who need an introduction, understanding and overview of the subject.Most competing texts either burden medical students with information they do not require, or cover rheumatology alongside orthopaedics and as a result compromise fundamentals of rheumatology.This book is different:It provides all the information students need during their rheumatology placementFurther information resources are signposted for those who want to take their studies furtherA definition and brief pathophysiology for each condition is provided, which is linked to the respective clinical features.The book covers the core elements of diagnosis and treatment based on the latest national guidelines to swiftly bring students and junior doctors in training up-to-date.Self-assessment questions and an OSCE chapter provide a way of checking that users have understood and grasped the core material, as well as enabling students to be well equipped for their written and OSCE examinations.Written by two medical students and an experienced consultant rheumatologist, the book combines a reader-friendly writing style with coverage of the material through clinical experience of a professional in the field.Printed in full colour throughout, with an attractive design, a clear and concise writing style as well as a range of pedagogical features including an array of mnemonics, pictures and diagrams, Rheumatology: A clinical handbook is exactly the sort of book medical students and newly qualified doctors would benefit from.

Psychiatry: a clinical handbook provides all the essential information required for a successful psychiatry rotation.Written by two recently qualified junior doctors and a consultant psychiatrist, the book offers an exam-centred, reader-friendly style backed up with concise clinical guidance. The book covers diagnosis and management based upon the ICD-10 Classification and the latest NICE guidelines. For every psychiatric condition:the diagnostic pathway is provided with suggested phrasing for sensitive questionsthe relevant clinical features to look out for in the mental state examination are listeda concise definition and basic pathophysiology/aetiology is outlined.The book also boasts a range of features to test your understanding of the subject:Self-assessment questions are provided at the end of each chapter. A common OSCE scenarios chapter with mark schemes, to aid practising with colleagues in preparation for exams.An exam-style questions chapter with detailed answers written by a Consultant Psychiatrist.Printed with an attractive full colour design, the book includes mnemonics, clinical photos, diagrams, OSCE tips and key fact boxes.Psychiatry: a clinical handbook is ideal for medical students, junior doctors and psychiatry trainees.From reviews:"This book excels as a guide for studying, for a variety of reasons. Notably, the pedagogic quality truly benefits from the authors' deliberate use of a variety of formats for presenting information. As a result, nearly any medical student could find this book easy to use." Doody, July 2016"One of the best psychiatry books I have ever read. It is organised in a neat, concise manner with tables, colours, mnemonics, OSCE tips to name but a few." Amazon reviewer

An innovative, visual textbook for medical students to help learn and understand core medical conditions.Over 100 mind maps:The book features over 100 easy to follow, full colour mind maps of clinically relevant medical conditions using a systems-based structure:CardiologyRespiratoryGastroenterologyRenalEndocrinologyNeurologyRheumatologyInfectious diseasesThe mind maps give you quick access to key information in a visually appealing way. Where appropriate the mind map is followed by additional reference information to remind you about, for example, risk assessment tools, staging criteria, and treatment algorithms. Consistent structure:All mind maps are presented consistently and cover:DefinitionPathophysiologyCauses and Risk factorsClinical features: signs and symptomsEpidemiologyInvestigations: blood tests and imagingManagement: lifestyle, pharmacological and surgicalComplicationsOther key features:Images are provided throughout the book to help illustrate key signs.Mnemonics are used throughout to aid learning.Information is up-to-date and based around the latest guidelines.All topics are clinically relevant or likely to appear in medical school examinations.Mind Maps for Medicine is a key medical textbook for all medical students but particularly those who consider themselves visual learners.

An up-to-date and concise book providing all the essential information required for a successful psychiatry rotation. Written by two senior psychiatry professors, the book offers an exam-centered, reader-friendly style backed up with concise clinical guidance.The book covers diagnosis and management based upon the DSM-5 Criteria. For every psychiatric condition:the diagnostic pathway is provided with suggested phrasing for sensitive questionsthe relevant clinical features to look out for in the mental status examination are listeda concise definition and basic pathophysiology/etiology is outlined.To aid your learning, self-assessment questions are provided at the end of each chapter. A chapter is dedicated to OSCE scenarios to help practicing with colleagues in preparation for exams. Board-style exam questions with detailed answers are also provided. Printed with an attractive full color design, the book includes mnemonics, clinical photos, diagrams, OSCE tips, and key fact boxes. Clinical Psychiatry is exactly the type of book medical students, residents, and psychiatry trainees need to help develop a strong psychiatric understanding. From reviews:"This is a well-organized, easily accessible overview of psychiatry for learners, specifically medical students rotating in psychiatry... a wonderful resource for those looking for a general introduction to clinical psychiatry." Doody's Reviews, April 2020 Clinical Psychiatry has been adapted for the US market from Psychiatry: a clinical handbook.