New techniques

Jun 8, 2017 by in PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE Comments Off on New techniques

CHAPTER 34 New techniques Victor Lee, Siok-Bian Ng, Manuel Salto-Tellez1, Chapter contents Introduction Diagnostic molecular cytopathology Technological advances (non-molecular) The future of diagnostic molecular cytopathology Introduction This chapter deals with…

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Organ transplantation

Jun 8, 2017 by in PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE Comments Off on Organ transplantation

CHAPTER 15 Organ transplantation Eva von Willebrand, Irmeli Lautenschlager Chapter contents Introduction Kidney transplant cytology Liver transplant cytology The role of the cytopathogist in patient management Introduction Over the course…

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5: Integrated clinical assessment

Jun 3, 2017 by in GENERAL SURGERY Comments Off on 5: Integrated clinical assessment

Station 5 Integrated clinical assessment Contents Skin problems Examination of the skin Cases 5.1 Psoriasis 5.2 Dermatitis 5.3 Lichen planus 5.4 Blistering skin disorders 5.5 Facial rash 5.6 Scleroderma, vitiligo and autoimmune skin disease 5.7 Oral lesions…

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1: Respiratory and abdominal system

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Station 1 Respiratory and abdominal system Contents Respiratory system Examination of the respiratory system Cases 1.1 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 1.2 Consolidation 1.3 Dullness at the lung base 1.4 Pneumonia 1.5 Lung cancer 1.6 Pancoast’s syndrome…

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2: History-taking skills

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Station 2 History-taking skills Contents Introduction to history-taking skills Clinical reasoning The traditional medical history model Incorporating the patient’s perspective – ideas, concerns and expectations History-taking skills – the communication…

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3: Cardiovascular and nervous system

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Station 3 Cardiovascular and nervous system Contents Cardiovascular system Examination of the cardiovascular system Cases 3.1 Mitral stenosis 3.2 Mitral regurgitation 3.3 Aortic stenosis 3.4 Aortic regurgitation 3.5 Tricuspid regurgitation and Ebstein’s anomaly 3.6 Other right-sided…

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4: Communication skills and ethics

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Station 4 Communication skills and ethics Contents Introduction to communication skills and ethics Communication skills Ethics Cases Discussing clinical management 4.1 Explaining a diagnosis 4.2 Explaining an investigation 4.3 Discussing treatment 4.4 Discussing management,…

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