Oxford handbooks

Provides an essential practical guide to all aspects of medical school, from preparation for the first day, through to final exams and planning a career. Includes quick-reference concise summaries covering all clinical specialties.

"The Oxford Handbook of Advice systematically reviews and synthesizes theory and research on advice from multiple disciplines, including communication, psychology, applied linguistics, business, law, and medicine. Incorporating both basic and applied scholarship, chapters emphasize theoretical and methodological integration between disciplines and empirical guidance for improving the practice of advising"-- Provided by publisher.

"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...

This handbook provides a reference tool for the diagnosis of immunological disease and the interpretation of immunological tests. It includes clinical diseases and gives practical guidance on test selection and interpretation.

This handbook offers practical clinical guidance for the treatment of tropical diseases, with a reference to the epidemiology of conditions. It also covers basic surgical techniques required for tropical medicine.

The population is ageing, and most diseases are far more common in older people. Older people are particularly difficult to assess and to treat effectively and are more vulnerable to therapeutic delays or errors. This handbook provides the information required for effective geriatric practice.

This handbook covers all aspects of dialysis treatment and the care of patients with renal failure in a clear, compact but detailed format.

This handbook offers a systematic summary of ophthalmic disease directed towards diagnosis, interim assessment and ongoing management. The third edition is an invaluable companion to the practice of ophthalmology, providing rapid access to the information when it is needed, whether in the clinic, theatre or on the ward.