GENERAL SURGERY

Therapeutics and good prescribing

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2 Therapeutics and good prescribing S. Maxwell Principles of clinical pharmacology Pharmacodynamics Pharmacokinetics Inter-individual variation in drug responses Adverse outcomes of drug therapy Adverse drug reactions Drug interactions Medication errors…

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Oncology

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11 Oncology G.G. Dark A.R. Abdul Razak Clinical examination of the cancer patient The ten hallmarks of cancer Environmental and genetic determinants of cancer Investigations Histology Imaging Biochemical markers Presenting…

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Molecular and genetic factors in disease

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3 Molecular and genetic factors in disease D.R. FitzPatrick J.R. Seckl Functional anatomy and physiology Genetic disease and inheritance Meiosis Patterns of disease inheritance Classes of genetic variant Consequences of…

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Ageing and disease

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7 Ageing and disease M.D. Witham Comprehensive geriatric assessment Demography Functional anatomy and physiology Biology of ageing Physiological changes of ageing Frailty Investigations Comprehensive geriatric assessment Decisions about investigation Presenting…

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Good medical practice

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1 Good medical practice A.D. Cumming S.I.R. Noble Medical practice The doctor–patient relationship Communication and other clinical skills Using investigations Estimating and communicating risk Clinical decision-making Practising medicine in low-resource…

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Laboratory reference ranges

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29 Laboratory reference ranges S.W. Walker Notes on the International System of Units (SI units) Laboratory reference ranges in adults Urea and electrolytes in venous blood Analytes in arterial blood…

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Palliative care and pain

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12 Palliative care and pain D. Oxenham Principles of palliative care Presenting problems in palliative care Pain Breathlessness Cough Nausea and vomiting Gastrointestinal obstruction Weight loss and general weakness Anxiety…

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Positioning, prepping, and draping the patient

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Chapter 26 Positioning, prepping, and draping the patient Chapter outline Preliminary Considerations Anatomic and Physiologic Considerations Equipment for Positioning Surgical Positions Physical Preparation and Draping of the Surgical Site Chapter…

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Surgical instrumentation

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Chapter 19 Surgical instrumentation Chapter outline Fabrication of Metal Instruments Classification of Instruments Handling Instruments Chapter objectives After studying this chapter, the learner will be able to: • Identify the use…

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Urologic surgery

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Chapter 35 Urologic surgery Chapter outline Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System Special Features of Urologic Surgery Surgical Procedures of the Genitourinary System Male Reproductive Organs Endocrine Glands Transsexual…

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