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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Acute renal failure is present in up to 5 per cent of all hospital admissions & continues to carry considerable morbidity & mortality. The problem of chronically impaired kidney function is relevant to all medical practitioners regardless of their specialist interest. In addition regular contact with patients who are dialysis-dependent or have undergone renal transplantation is now the norm not the exception. Based on the Oxford Textbook of Clinical Nephrology" & companion to the " Oxford Handbook of Dialysis" the " Oxford Handbook of Nephrology & Hypertension" provides clear information & practical advice about the day to day management of patients with renal disease. The handbook

Includes:: practical information helpful to those working 'at the coal face' in addition to the more detailed knowledge that enables effective ongoing patient care. In line with contemporary nephrological practice a significant portion of the handbook deals with the problem of hypertension a major cardiovascular risk factor & the commonest indication for prescription drug therapy. Clinical importance is measured in space so diabetic nephropathy is given more attention than for example Anderson-Fabry disease. The section on renal replacement therapy gives an overview of the essential elements of both dialysis & transplantation. The handbook is laid out in twelve chapters that allow easy access to information on a particular clinical subject. To help ensure relevance & accuracy each of these chapters has been prepared with the assistance of an acknowledged expert in the field. This is the essential resource for all those working with renal patients including Specialist Registrars in nephrology SHOs & interns renal nurses & general practitioners."

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Fully updated the Oxford Handbook of Nutrition & Dietetics second edition is a practical quick-reference guide to the vital & valued subject of nutrition in the prevention & treatment of disease & the maintenance of good health. This handbook will be an invaluable companion for all dieticians nutritionists & nurses as well as doctors & students in a variety of specialities. Concise & bulleted this handbook takes an integrated approach which facilitates the links between all aspects of nutrition & dietetics. Including nutritional science & based on clinical evidence it covers everything you will need to be able to carry out your role effectively & confidently. Sections on obesity & a new chapter on international nutrition are timely & topical. Also included is information on nutrition assessment popular diets nutrition in systems-based diseases rarer conditions as well as helpful lists of foods rich in or free from certain nutrients & normal range guides & handy reference values. This handbook makes sure the relevant information is at your fingertips whenever you need it with links to further reading & online sources. ...

Providing busy practitioners with the information they need to deliver care & nursing students with a clear overview of the field the Oxford Handbook of Orthopaedic & Trauma Nursing is an easily accessible practical & comprehensive guide to all aspects of practice. Orthopaedics & trauma is a major sector of acute hospital & community care & one in which nurses & Allied Health Professionals play a pivotal role covering the continuum from birth to death & managing everything from emergency care to rehabilitation & discharge. This handbook is the ideal companion presenting a broad spectrum of care & treatment across trauma & orthopaedics. It provides an evidence-based synopsis of contemporary care & treatment as well as an applied assessment framework for those wishing to advance their practice. Clearly laid-out well-illustrated & written in a readable note-based style the Oxford Handbook of Orthopaedic & Trauma Nursing brings together the authors many years of collective experience in one easy-to-use format which the practitioner & student wont want to be without. ...

The Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care covers all aspects of palliative care in a concise & succinct format suited to busy professionals who need to access key information in their daily care of patients. This new edition is revised throughout with an additional emphasis on the nursing aspects of Palliative Care. The authors have included new sections on international palliative care self care & liaison palliative care in acute hospitals. There is also extended material on the use of antibiotics palliative care research & quality of life issues. The second edition of the Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care continues to be an invaluable resource for all health professionals working with adults children & families with palliative care needs. ...

The Oxford Handbook of Perioperative Practice offers readers practical easily accessible concise & up-to-date evidence-based information on the essential elements of perioperative practice. It provides a thorough introduction to the principles & practice of anaesthetics intraoperative care & recovery nursing focussing on the patients journey before during & after surgery. Containing many helpful illustrations & diagrams to guide the reader along with references to national & international guidelines the Oxford Handbook of Perioperative Practice assists practitioners in meeting the individual needs of surgical patients while ensuring safe & efficient care delivery. It enables readers to easily locate information about essential skills patients medical conditions & perioperative & surgical patient management. It covers all steps of the perioperative process & also contains an extensive section on pharmacology as well as a section on perioperative emergencies. The book is clearly laid out & written in an easily readable note-based style. Blank pages are included for the reader so that notes observations & local protocols can be included thereby individualising the Handbook. Written by teaching staff & clinicians from the fields of nursing operating department practice & pharmacy the Oxford Handbook of Perioperative Practice offers an inter-disciplinary & inter-professional approach to perioperative practice for those studying the subject & those practising within the perioperative environment. ...

The Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry provides comprehensive coverage of all major psychiatric conditions & sub-specialities. It is aimed at psychiatric trainees medical students studying psychiatry trainees entering individual psychiatric sub-specialities consultant psychiatrists general practitioners & other health-care professionals who come into contact with psychiatric patients. It provides detailed & practical advice on the management of psychiatric disorders in-depth coverage of psychiatric assessment psychopathology evidence-based practice mental health & capacity legislation in the British Isles difficult & urgent situations transcultural psychiatry & therapeutic issues. The new edition features a completely updated legal section with coverage of the new English mental health act updated coverage of the Scottish mental health act & new coverage of incapacity legislation in England Wales & Scotland a completely updated section on schizophrenia & the addition of new drugs & new clinical guidance from recognized institutions such as NICE. It also

Includes:: specialist chapters on learning disabilities psychotherapy & child psychiatry reviewed & revised by specialist registrars currently working in the fields. The book is internally cross-referenced & has both key references to important papers & to further information resources. As well as being indexed alphabetically it is also indexed by ICD-10 / DSM-IV codes & there is a quick index for acute presentations. This handbook is practical & didactic in style designed to provide portable reassurance to doctors beginning psychiatry. There is helpful advice for the management of difficult & urgent situations & the text is peppered with clinical observations on the practice of clinical psychiatry & guidance based upon the experience of the authors.

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Fully revised & updated for the new edition the Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry provides the most up-to-date information clinically relevant to the doctor on the ground. Using a presentation-based format it provides detailed advice on clinical decision making after diagnosis. This handbook is an indispensable companion for any professional working in psychiatric medicine. Covering all major psychiatric conditions & sub-specialties this handbook provides practical & comprehensive guidelines & in-depth coverage of psychiatric assessment psychopathology evidence-based practice therapeutic issues & transcultural psychiatry. It is indexed alphabetically by ICD-10 / DSM-IV classification codes & acute presentations for quick access. It reflects the recent major changes to psychiatric training & examination as well as the latest drug information. Reviewed by experienced clinicians & revised by Specialist Trainees this handbook not only gives expert advice for psychiatry professionals but is also directly relevant to trainees in psychiatry. For the third edition new information

Includes:: guidance on Adult ADHD information on new drugs of abuse (e g GBL GHB mephodrone) & clinical decision-making in the prison setting. With such broad coverage & depth of guidance this is the must-have pocket guide for all professionals & trainees working in psychiatry.

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