Now in its 25th year the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties has been revised & updated by a trusted author team to bring you practical up-to-date clinical advice & a unique outlook on the practice of medicine. Twelve books in one this is the ultimate guide to the core clinical specialties for students junior doctors & specialists. This edition features a new & enhanced referencing system guided by a team of junior doctors ensuring that the text is packed with valuable references to the most salient data & guidelines across the specialties. Each chapter has been updated on the advice of a team of specialists to bring you everything you need for any eventuality on the ward or in the field. This essential handbook guides the reader through the management of an unprecedented spectrum of conditions & eventualties from sexual health to major incident management. Compact & filled with high quality artwork directions to further reading & wise advice this book is an ideal resource for revision & reference on the go. With its companion volume the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties offers a unique perspective on the practice of medicine. Filled with wit wisdom & humanity this book draws on literature history & personal experience to teach a philosophy of medicine that always puts the patient at the centre of compassionate care. It is a trustworthy companion for anyone with the spirit of self-improvement & a passion for their practice. ...

Thoroughly revised with a wide range of new topics presentations & a new layout to aid quick reference the new edition of this bestselling Oxford Handbook serves as an accessible pocket reference for junior surgical trainees medical students nursing paramedical & rehabilitation staff. It covers the assessment & preparation of the patient anaesthesia & critical care inflammation wound healing & infection & the key components of general surgical practice as well as chapters on other surgical specialties including plastic paediatric & orthopaedic surgery. There are step by step descriptions of common operative surgical techniques practical hints & procedures & information on signs symptoms & rarities. Emergency presentations are clearly identified for rapid reference & investigations & management plans are set out in a clear & easy to follow way. Surgically relevant anatomy & physiology is provided for each area quick reference symbols ensure the reader is guided to key facts & there is an increased focus on evidence-based practice throughout. A cut above the rest this is the essential guide to clinical surgery & the surgical specialities. ...

The most comprehensive & authoritative single volume text on the subject the fifth edition of the acclaimed Oxford Handbook of Criminology combines masterly reviews of all the key topics with extensive references to aid further research. In addition to the history of the discipline & reviews of different theoretical perspectives the book provides up-to-date reviews of such diverse topics as public views about crime & justice youth crime & justice & state crime & human rights. The fifth edition has been substantially revised & updated so that it covers topics being taught at undergraduate level as well as encapsulating the latest developments in the academic & practical spheres of criminology including reflections on the August 2011 riots. An impressive line-up of contributors experts in their respective fields means the Oxford Handbook of Criminology will continue to be an essential purchase for all students & teachers of criminology & an indispensable resource for professionals. Online Resource Centre * Selected chapters from previous editions * Details about the contributors * Guidance on answering essay questions * Essay questions * Selected further reading * Weblinks * Figures & tables from the text ...

The Oxford Handbook of Critical Care Nursing has been written as a handy reference guide for nurses who are new to the critical care area as well as a reminder for those with more experience. Each section provides an overview of individual problems & the related physiology & level of knowledge required to deal with them. The book sets the context for nursing within a continuum of critical care starting from early recognition of acute deterioration & the need for critical care outreach through to patient outcomes & their follow-up & evaluation of care post-discharge. Nursing specific skills are highlighted with a holistic approach to patients & their families. Reflecting best practice this book provides the essence of what is important to the delivery of highly skilled & caring critical care nursing in an easy to access & readable format. Providing the nurse at the bedside with the answers to many day-to-day problems experienced when caring for critically ill patients this is also a guide to some of the less commonly encountered issues such as planning for major incidents & epidemics. ...

The Oxford Handbook of Dental Nursing serves as a practical easily accessible informative & up-to-date quick reference guide that a dental nurse can use throughout their career from the initial training stage to qualification & beyond. It enables users to find relevant information quickly & will support dental nurses in their everyday work & provide easy access to information they may require in clinical sessions. As well as the basics it highlights the core competencies & contains further information which is of use to qualified dental nurses working in general dental practice in the NHS or private sector dental hospitals & community dental services. The book is aimed primarily at dental nurses & will also be valuable to dental surgeons tutors & assessors to facilitate the learning & development of their students. ...

The Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine Fourth Edition & the Oxford Handbook of Pre-Hospital Care are bundled together in a pack that represents excellent value for your money. The combination of two practical handbooks presents a package essential to every doctor with an interest in emergency medicine & pre-hospital care. Fully revised & updated the fourth edition of the Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine is the definitive best-selling guide for all of the common conditions that present to the emergency department. Whether you work in emergency medicine or just want to be prepared this book will be your essential guide. Following the latest clinical guidelines & evidence & written & reviewed by experts this handbook will ensure you are up-to-date & have the confidence to deal with all emergency presentations practices & procedures. Following the latest developments in the field such as infection control DNR orders advanced directives & learning disability the book also

Includes:: new sections specifically outlining patient advice & information as well as new & revised vital information on paediatrics & psychiatry. For all junior doctors specialist nurses paramedics clinical students GPs & other allied health professionals this rapid-reference handbook will become a vital companion for both study & practice. The Oxford Handbook of Pre-Hospital Care provides the reader with authoritative evidence-based advice on the assessment & management of pre-hospital care emergencies. It is designed to provide information for all immediate care practitioners including doctors paramedics emergency care practitioners nurses & voluntary aid society members. The Oxford Handbook format & size make its content readily accessible & it can be carried easily in jackets or other personal protective clothing. Each section defines the important clinical features of the named condition &

Includes:: boxes containing essential advice. The treatment section incorporates national & international guidelines & protocols where available & reflects contemporary best practice. Topics include scene safety personal protective equipment basic & advanced life support head injuries chest injuries abdominal & pelvic injuries spinal injuries musculoskeletal injuries medical emergencies mass gathering incidents major incidents burns & all other related problems. The authors have broad experience in pre-hospital care including civilian & military practice in various fields such as medical emergencies road traffic collisions entrapments ballistic trauma & major incidents. This is the essential quick-reference guide to pre-hospital medicine.



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Fully revised & updated the Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine is the definitive best-selling guide for all of the common conditions that present to the emergency department. Whether you work in emergency medicine or just want to be prepared this book will be your essential guide. Following the latest clinical guidelines & evidence written & reviewed by experts this handbook will ensure you are up to date & have the confidence to deal with all emergency presentations practices & procedures. In line with the latest developments in the field such as infection control DNR orders advanced directives & learning disability the book also

Includes:: new sections specifically outlining patient advice & information as well as new & revised vital information on paediatrics & psychiatry. For all junior doctors specialist nurses paramedics clinical students GPs & other allied health professionals this rapid-reference handbook will become a vital companion for both study & practice.

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Forensic medicine covers an amazing range of different subjects & no single individual can expect to be an expert in all of them. The Oxford Handbook of Forensic Medicine provides comprehensive coverage of all areas within this complex discipline. Written for specialists & non-specialists alike it will appeal to practising forensic scientists as well as lawyers police officers & forensic science students. It shows how forensic medicine has been used in specific cases enabling the reader to apply their knowledge in real life. A detailed glossary of medical terms helps those without medical training to understand medical reports & practices. This easily-portable guide is essential reading for the busy clinical forensic doctor or nurse & others working at the interface between medicine & law. ...

The Oxford Handbook of General Practice has been a lifeline for busy GPs since the first edition published in 2002. Covering the whole of general practice with hands-on advice from experienced practitioners this essential handbook provides rapid access to information to help with any day-to-day problems which might arise in general practice. The new third edition takes into account the significant changes in primary care since publication of the second edition in 2005. Written in line with the new GP curriculum the authors have provided new material on the GP contract foundation level doctors in general practice & training for general practice. All chapters have been completely revised & updated throughout with input from a team of specialist reviewers & contributors. The chapter on child health has been radically updated & specific chapters have now been dedicated to pregnancy & contraception/sexual health. The handbook also

Includes:: quick reference practical management boxes for paediatric & elderly patients a plate section of colour images & reference to online guidelines & resources. Revised to include the latest guidelines & management practices this authoritative handbook is critical reading for all those working in general practice.

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Fully revised & updated to include the most up-to-date guidelines references & resources this new edition of the bestselling Oxford Handbook of Midwifery provides a concise & logical approach to midwifery practice in all its varied care settings. Giving a complete picture of the role of the midwife the handbook reflects the mother's journey through conception pregnancy & birth to the final postnatal examination of mother & baby. This new edition

Includes:: recent advances in midwifery practice including developments in antenatal care labour postnatal care & infant feeding. The content is systematically structured to enable quick navigation & ensure the relevant information is at your fingertips whenever you need it. The handbook covers the vast majority of situations encountered in the many broad & varied settings of midwifery practice from the normal low-risk care of the mother & neonate through to the more complex areas of working alongside obstetric or paediatric colleagues in high-risk pregnancy & birth situations. It provides all the information you will need to assist you when participating in complex care with complete confidence. With a wealth of references recommendations & guidance from the authors' many years of experience this handbook will help you achieve the best possible results for your patients. The fundamentals of midwifery are divided into seven main sections covering antenatal care; normal labour & birth; complicated labour & birth; postnatal care; family planning; care of the newborn; & infant feeding. It also gives information rarely covered in standard midwifery texts including sexual health complementary therapies common blood values investigations & midwifery emergencies. Key interventions are laid out as algorithms to aid quick assimilation of the crucial facts. Written by practising midwives & checked by subject experts you can trust this handbook to have the latest & best information you need. Presented in concise & easily readable style the book is laid out with clear headings & key facts listed in bullet points. Pocket-sized with sturdy plastic covers the Oxford Handbook of Midwifery is a unique & invaluable companion for students practising midwives educators & anyone who needs to understand the challenging & rewarding work of midwifery.

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