Churchill's Pocketbook of Differential Diagnosis (Churchill Pocketbooks)

by Andrew T. Raftery BSc MD FRCS(Eng) FRCS(Ed) (Author), Eric KS Lim MB ChB MSc MD FRCS(C-Th) (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2000

  $3.95

  This pocketbook of information is designed to help the student and junior doctor move from a presenting problem to a diagnosis. The book covers approximately 100 common presenting problems which occur in both medicine and surgery. Each problem is dealt with in a standard manner, which includes: a brief definition of the problem; a reference table of possible diagnoses ordered by body system; a step-by-step guide to the history and examination of the patient with a view to making a final positive diagnosis; and a list of general instructions which could be carried out, followed by appropriate specific investigations.

• Used

  Paperback
  2009

  $39.11

  Being able to make a correct diagnosis is one of the key aspects of every medical student's and junior doctor's clinical training. Problem-based learning is increasingly being used to focus on the causes behind the presentation of a clinical feature. The Third Edition of this best-selling book is packed full of information to help the reader move from a presenting problem to an accurate diagnosis.