All basic surgical trainees are required to have a good comprehension of the scientific principles behind surgical procedures and patient management. This book covers the principles of general pathology and microbiology, the anatomy, physiology and special pathology of the specific systems for basic surgical trainees.

Product Description: This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It is a concise revision guide to the core basic sciences for all surgical trainees preparing for the MRCS examination. Covering anatomy, physiology and pathology it concentrates on the recurring themes of these topics in the examination and emphasises the essential knowledge require by the candidate...read more

Product Description: The information in this Pocketbook and PDA CD-Rom will help the student and junior doctor move from a presenting problem to a diagnosis. The content covers 100 common presenting problems which occur in both medicine and surgery. Each problem is dealt with in a standard manner: 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...read more

Product Description: This exciting new PDA product will be an invaluable quick access resource allowing the student and junior doctor to move from a presenting problem to a diagnosis. The content covers 100 common presenting problems which occur in both medicine and surgery and provides user with this essential diagnostic content for loading onto a PDA from the enclosed CD-ROM...read more

Product Description: The information in this bestselling pocketbook is invaluable in helping the student and junior doctor move from a presenting problem to formulating a diagnosis. The book covers 100 common presenting problems which occur in both medicine and surgery...read more

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Provides a concise account of the essential features of the more common surgical disorders. This book covers basic principles, as well as providing essential information on aetiology, diagnosis and management. It gives students an idea of history-taking, what physical signs to elicit, the differential diagnosis, and what investigations to order.