Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Pharmacy

Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Pharmacy
Author: Michelle W. McCarthy
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 837
Release: 2009
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0195375106

The overall goal of clinical pharmacy is to promote the correct and appropriate use of prescription and non-prescription medicinal products and devises and to minimize adverse effects. The Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Pharmacy provides an accessible and easily navigable quick-reference guide for practicing and student pharmacists. It is not just another drug book, but a complete, portable coverage of the pharmacy profession, from high-value scientific and clinical information, such as adverse drug reactions, interactions, and pharmaceutical calculations to professional issues such as ethics, practice management, evidence-based medicine, and research. It covers the main body systems and provides a wealth of practical information required by pharmacists on a day-to-day basis, including many topics not traditionally found in handbooks.

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pharmacy

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pharmacy
Author: Phil Wiffen
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 696
Release: 2012-01-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199603642

This handbook is the definitive quick reference guide to clinical pharmacy, providing practising and student pharmacists with a wealth of practical information.

Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Medicine

Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Medicine
Author: John A. Flynn
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 873
Release: 2013-04-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199985154

The Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Medicine Second Edition covers all areas of internal medicine and surgery, offering up-to-date advice on examination, diagnostic testing, common procedures, and in-patient care. Students, residents, nurses, and clinicians will find the handbook to be a succinct, comprehensive, and affordable introduction to clinical medicine in the popular format of the Oxford American Handbooks in Medicine series. The second edition includes a thorough updating of diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines, updated information on key clinical trials, numerous new images, and new information on palliative care. This handbook has everything you need for on-the-spot access to evidence-based clinical management guidelines.

Oxford American Handbook of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Oxford American Handbook of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Author: Adam S Cheifetz
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2011-03-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199830126

A comprehensive pocket guide for clinicians and residents, the Oxford American Handbook of Gastroenterology and Hepatology provides authoritative guidance and up-to-date information on the field. The Handbook gives thorough coverage of both diagnosis and therapy, includes an easy-to-reference emergency section, and maintains a focus on practical disease management. The book's anatomically organized sections are supplemented by special sections on management of GI emergencies and the "Top 10 GI Problems," including pertinent algorithms and practice guidelines. Useful appendices provide images of common GI problems and links to websites.

Oxford American Handbook of Radiology

Oxford American Handbook of Radiology
Author: Petra J. Lewis
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 553
Release: 2013-04-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199343969

The Oxford American Handbook of Radiology is a concise, image-rich guide to radiology for non-radiologists who wish to improve their understanding and utilization of imaging as well as their interpretative skills. An "Essentials" section covers topics such as imaging modalities, contrast, risks of imaging, imaging the pregnant patient and imaging algorithms for common presenting conditions. The remaining chapters are organized to facilitate easy review for students on either radiology or clinical clerkships such as OBGYN, medicine or surgery. Chapters include: chest imaging, abdominal imaging, neurological imaging, musculoskeletal imaging, women's imaging, interventional radiology, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine and pediatrics. A pattern-based approach is used, allowing readers to develop the underlying concepts of image interpretation and then apply it to individual cases. All chapters include 'Don't Miss' boxes to highlight crucial findings. Over 340 high quality annotated images and line drawings are included both in the text and on the included CD. Designed for quick reference on the wards and in the clinics, this structured and easily readable guide fits in a lab coat pocket.

The Oxford Handbook of the History of Medicine

The Oxford Handbook of the History of Medicine
Author: Mark Jackson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 691
Release: 2011-08-25
Genre: History
ISBN: 0199546495

In three sections, the Oxford Handbook of the History of Medicine celebrates the richness and variety of medical history around the world. It explore medical developments and trends in writing history according to period, place, and theme.

Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills

Oxford American Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills
Author: Elizabeth Burns
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 721
Release: 2011-06-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0195389727

Over 200 color figures and concise, readable text guide students through the steps to perform a thorough and effective clinical examination and perform basic practical skills.

Oxford American Handbook of Emergency Medicine

Oxford American Handbook of Emergency Medicine
Author: Jeremy Brown
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 905
Release: 2008-07-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199779481

Written by leading American practitioners, the Oxford American Handbooks of Medicine each offer a pocket-sized overview of an entire specialty, featuring instant access to guidance on the conditions that are most likely to be encountered. Precise and prescriptive, the handbooks offer up-to-date advice on examination, investigations, common procedures, and in-patient care. These books will be invaluable resources for residents and students, as well as a useful reference for practitioners. Part of the most popular medical handbook series in the world, the Oxford American Handbook of Emergency Medicine is a dependable manual geared for ultra-quick reference any time. It is comprehensive enough to serve as a mini-text, yet it is thin and light and uses concise, bulleted text, quick reference tabs, four-color presentation, and bookmark ribbons to help provide fast answers on the ward. Written by an acclaimed team of authors, this Handbook presents information in a succinct, comprehensive, and affordable volume in the proven format of the Oxford Handbook Series. Why choose the Oxford American Handbook of Emergency Medicine? The design.... The Handbook uses a unique flexicover design that's durable and practical. Compact, light, and fits in your pocket! Also has quick reference tabs, four-color presentation, and bookmark ribbons to help provide fast answers. The interior layout.... The Handbook is a quick reference in a small, innovative package. With one to two topics per page, it provides easy access and the emergency sections are in red to stand out. Icons throughout aid quick reference. The information.... The Handbook succinctly covers all the essential topics in a one or two-page spread format with colored headings that break up the text and provide a logical structure for readers of all levels. Common clinical questions are answered clearly and extensively. The history.... Oxford University Press is known around the world for excellence, tradition, and innovation. These handbooks are among the best selling in the world. The price.... You get an extremely useful tool at a great value!

Oxford Handbook of Medical Sciences

Oxford Handbook of Medical Sciences
Author: Robert Wilkins
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 990
Release: 2011-09-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0191652296

Written by biomedical scientists and clinicians, with the purpose of disseminating the fundamental scientific principles that underpin medicine, this new edition of the Oxford Handbook of Medical Sciences provides a clear, easily digestible account of basic cell physiology and biochemistry. It also includes an investigation of the traditional pillars of medicine (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology and pharmacology) integrated in the context of each of the major systems relevant to the human body. Cross-referenced to the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine, and thoroughly illustrated, it is the ideal introduction to the medical sciences for medical students and biomedical scientists, as well as a valuable refresher for junior doctors.