This book is a question book that offers single best answers (SBA) to 300 questions related to topics in general medicine. In order to further enhance knowledge and understanding, detailed answers have been included. This book is designed as both a revision and learning aid, with questions being set in a mock-examination format which can be completed under timed conditions.The primary target audience of this book is clinical medical students who are revising for examinations. However, questions have been planned in a way that a fairly large secondary target audience will be reached as well. This includes students who are transitioning from pre-clinical to clinical.As recently qualified medical graduates who have had the option of both online and book-based questions, the authors feel that students often prefer a Single Best Answers book that aids them in advancing their medical knowledge rather than online question banks, which can often have very repetitive and one-dimensional questions. Having questions in paper format replicates examination conditions better than online question banks and, therefore, offers a more realistic revision experience. In addition, though SBAs are becoming increasingly more common as an examination style with medical schools, there are very few SBA question books available. As such, medical students will find this book highly useful in the preparation for their examinations.

Use this all-new workbook to review for the PANCE and PANRE examinations with confidence-and develop the clinical reasoning skills you'll use in everyday practice! Clinical Reasoning for Physician Assistants uniquely prepares you for success on certification and recertification examinations and in your future practice by teaching you to think like an experienced physician assistant and master what you need to know for safe, effective practice. Custom-tailored to physician assistant students and the PANCE and PANRE examination blueprints, this innovative resource provides robust preparation through multiple-choice questions and answers and real-world case studies that prepare you well for your career as a physician assistant. Part I introduces you to essential clinical reasoning skills for PANCE/PANRE success and safe clinical practice, and provides key test-taking skills. Part II contains 14 body system chapters with multiple-choice PANCE/PANRE practice questions organized according to the most current NCCPA PANCE content blueprint. After each chapter, an answer key with complete rationales is provided, along with an indication of the corresponding NCCPA task category. Part III presents 15 detailed, unfolding case studies that take you to the "next step" in clinical reasoning for safe patient practice, with PANCE/PANRE-style questions throughout the cases for additional practice. These patient-centered cases integrate demographics, cultural aspects, ethics, and professional practice in decision making. An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Plus, the questions and case studies from the book are available in an interactive format in the eBook version.

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Leading microbiome scientist Dr Emily Leeming expertly guides you through the latest science behind your gut-brain connection, giving you 10 simple yet powerful hacks on how to:

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The Female Reproductive System anatomical chart features illustrated overviews of the perineum and pelvic organs; details of the ovary, fallopian tube, uterus, vagina, and clitoris; and changes to the ovary and uterus during phases of the menstrual cycle. The chart also describes the menstrual cycle and menopause. Illustrations included: The ovary, fallopian tube, uterus, and vagina (coronal section of aligned uterus, vagina, and proximal fallopian tube) Detail of an ovum The female pelvic organs (sagittal section) The female perineum (inferior view, lithotomy position) NEW! The clitoris (median section and anteroinferior view) NEW! Detail of the clitoris (transverse section and anteroinferior view) The menstrual cycle (views of the ovary and uterus during each phase and ovulation) 20" x 26" heavy paper laminated with grommets at top corners

This book is the first of its kind to guide final-year medical undergraduates in performing self-assessment in examination-style modified essay questions. It will also be useful for junior residents to evaluate their own knowledge and approaches in internal medicine, as well as senior doctors in providing inspiration and ideas for setting examination questions.Comprehensive solutions, as well as possible answers that candidates may give, are provided at the end of the book. Useful examination-oriented and practice-based tips for selected solutions are given as well.

This detailed guide is a must for medical students preparing for clinical attachment and final exams. Its wide-ranging approach is also ideal for those sitting GP entrance exams. Presenting short answer questions encompassing the entire current curriculum, this informative revision aid covers all bases. Each of the twenty separate subject areas thoroughly tests you with ten or more questions and the detailed, comprehensive answers reinforce understanding. Topic summaries are provided to strengthen recall and a practice paper section is ideal for testing yourself under exam conditions.

Written by senior clinicians across a range of specialties, Data Interpretation for Medical Finals: Single Best Answer Questions is the perfect way to prepare for data interpretation assessments and clinical practice. Featuring over 200 questions on key topics in medicine, each question is set around an image or investigation, such as an X-ray, CT scan, or blood film, and tests identification and interpretation of the data provided. Thorough explanation of the correct and incorrect answers helps you learn from mistakes. The questions reflect current exam question style and incorporate high quality images, many of which are annotated, and are presented in full colour throughout. Data Interpretation for Medical Finals will help build the confidence of all medical students, and Foundation Doctors, as it encourages application of investigation results to clinical decision making.

High-yield USMLE Step 2 CK review using the Fischer Method! Using proven strategies from USMLE expert Dr. Conrad Fischer, Master the Boards USMLE Step 2 CK delivers the targeted review you need to excel on the exam and match into the residency program you want. Fischer Method: "best initial test," "most accurate test," "most likely diagnosis," and "best initial treatment" New algorithms outlining each step of patient management for frequently tested disease states Step-by-step approach to patient care Hundreds of full-color diagnostic images Flow charts, decision trees, and comparison tables condense broad topics at a glance Expert tips for recognizing incorrect answers

MRCP PART 1: 400 BOFs, Second Edition, offers a wealth of practice questions covering the full range of topics tested in the MRCP Part 1 exam. Presented in a clear layout, chapters mirror the MRCP Part 1 syllabus to enable structured revision in each clinical specialty. Featuring fully descriptive answers and extensive referencing, this book provides the essential revision tool to maximise chances of exam success. With over 10% new practice material, including a new section on geriatric medicine in line with recent changes to the MRCP Part 1 syllabus, MRCP PART 1: 400 BOFs 2nd Edition remains the go to resource for all candidates taking the MRCP Part 1 written exam. 400 BOFs, reflecting the breadth of topics encountered in the actual exam New section on geriatric medicine to reflect recent changes to the MRCP Part 1 exam syllabus Practical advice on how to approach revision and useful tips to improve exam technique First edition published March 2013 (9781907816444) Amazon reviews of the first edition: Very good book, really useful A valuable read during my preparation for MRCP part 1. It has a good range of topics pitched at a medium to hard difficulty level...Recommended.

The PLAB examination assesses your ability to work safely in your first appointment as a Senior House Officer in an NHS hospital. Are you ready? Comprehensive and completely up-to-date, the Third Edition of this best-selling guide to passing the PLAB is based on actual questions from previous examinations and enhanced by detailed, explanatory answers from the author's extensive clinical experience. Considering a wide variety of topics, the book suggests techniques to answer the extended matching questions by providing focused solutions and explanations. It also highlights clues to the correct response within the question itself. It is highly recommended for PLAB candidates, final year medical students and candidates for the MRCGP. "In this book by Dr Sherif Helmy, a step-by-step approach to the test is presented in a lucid, easy-to-read format with comprehensive coverage of the subject." From the foreword by Sir Magdi Yacoub

Get the facts about the biggest beauty and skincare trends from Instagram's cosmetic science expert Dr Michelle Wong.

Will eating dairy give me acne? Do I need to wear sunscreen every day? How often should I wash my hair? What's the best way to fade scars? And is "clean beauty" really as healthy as it sounds?

The Science of Beauty reveals the truth behind the bold marketing claims and viral TikTok trends, and tells you what you really need to know about the products you use every day. Dr Wong will show you how to form good habits and learn what really works. Decipher the ingredients that make up your make-up, find out the facts about botox and laser treatments, and discover whether beauty brands can ever be truly sustainable.

Chemist and science educator Dr Michelle Wong, aka Lab Muffin Beauty Science ("the face and voice of beauty science" – Wired), answers over 100 frequently asked questions with no-nonsense facts and informative graphics – backed up by the latest research. She empowers you to make the most of your beauty and body-care routines.

Medical schools are rapidly adopting the popular style of Single Best Answers (SBAs), Best of Fives (BOFs) and Extended Matching Questions (EMQs). This unique and up-to-date book contains over 1000 clinically relevant questions, a selection of SBAs/BOFs an EMQs - the essential aid for every medical student. No need to spend time reading through several textbooks, everything you need is here in one place. Questions are presented to include typical scenarios you will encounter as a Junior Doctor and covers the core curriculum subjects: Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Paediatrics. Since the first edition was published, Get Through Medical School has been a bestselling revision book for medical students. Retaining the classic question types - SBAs/BOFs and EMQs, this second edition benefits from a host of new questions and a great deal more explanatory information within the answers. Written by Seema Khan MBBS MRCS MRCGP DRCOG, who has first hand experience of preparing for and taking this format of exam, Get Through Medical School, second edition is a valuable revision book for all candidates preparing for medical school exams and an equally useful tool to help Foundation Doctors prepare for managing patients.

'Dr Sharma has definitely mastered the art of producing a comprehensive, evidence-based review tool of core paediatric knowledge whilst at the same time appealing to a broad audience, which in my opinion is quite a remarkable achievement. You're definitely looking at an invaluable resource and buying this book will help you to rise up to the challenge that is the complexity of paediatrics.' - Tiago Villanueva in his Foreword. Undergraduate medical students often struggle with at least some of the specialty elements of their studies. Some face a further challenge with the advent of the Medical Schools Council Assessment Alliance (MSC-AA, formerly known as UMAP), with a move away from testing specific clinical facts to an assessment focused on preparing to be a foundation doctor and the knowledge such a trainee needs on a daily basis. Neel Sharma has written three self-assessment books - on psychiatry, obstetrics and gynaecology, and paediatrics - designed to help students tackle both the new form of assessment as well as the traditional style of examination. Questions covering all common presentations are included in SBA and EMQ formats with relevant, concise explanations as answers.

Modelled on the current MRCOG syllabus, Get Through MRCOG Part 2: EMQs is designed to test candidates' theoretical and practical knowledge of obstetrics and gynaecology.
The book opens with an introductory section explaining the format of the examination, providing advice on how to prepare for it and how EMQs should be approached in order to obtain the highest marks. 320 EMQs are presented in the form of eight practice papers, reflecting the level of difficulty and style of the actual examination, and each answer is supplemented with a detailed explanation to help candidates assess and improve their own level of knowledge.
Providing an invaluable bank of revision questions, Get Through MRCOG Part 2: EMQs is the essential revision guide for all specialist trainees preparing for this examination. The book is comprehensive and authoritative: Justin Konje was closely involved in pioneering the introduction of EMQs into the MRCOG examination and runs a highly regarded MRCOG Part 2 course in the UK.

What is a living will? Why would anyone need one? What are the advantages of having one? How does a person make one? The answer to these and other questions concerning the struggle of people, especially the elderly, to keep from being overwhelmed by others who would manage their health and property can be found in Writing a Living Will. Written for the educated layperson who is interested and concerned about his/her own health care future and the health care future of loved ones, this book will also be a useful reference to the legal profession in determining legal options in health care issues.

The MRCP PACES examination is a rigorous assessment of the ability to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions. Candidates must have the capacity to recall knowledge immediately - identifying possibilities, narrowing their findings and making a correct analysis. This book offers an innovative approach to revision for candidates. It clearly presents a wide variety of conditions in pictorial format, prompting recall with both visual and verbal mnemonics. Each colour page offers a different condition and outlines only the details essential to diagnosis and treatment; a concise, refreshing approach to tackling the vast number of topics required.

This won't hurt a bit...How do you show that you consistently provide high quality clinical care both as an individual doctor and member of a team? How do you provide convincing evidence of your performance that justifies you as being fit to practise? And how do you achieve this in a way that is not too burdensome?Revalidation will now be more stringent that ever. You might need help gathering information so that your evidence is sufficiently robust and objective, presenting it so that addresses the fields in the General Medical Council's document. You'll need to make sure you match your portfolio with what is expected in your specialty area.This book helps you to sustain your energy in gathering and reviewing evidence of your day-to-day performance at work so that you are recertified and relicensed with ease, whatever future revisions are made to the revalidation process. By suggesting proactive and structured methods, this book offers easy to comprehend ways to guide you through the evidence cycle, with many examples in both clinical and non-clinical fields. It is ideal for primary care and hospital doctors preparing for revalidation, including trainee doctors. Appraisers, and trainee appraisers in trusts, deaneries or general practice will find the guidance invaluable, as will appraisal leads in healthcare organisations and those with responsibility for quality assurance of appraisal as part of clinical governance or regulation.

Are you canna-curious? Put aside the stigma and discover the powerful potential of weed.

For centuries, the marijuana plant has been revered for its healing properties, but it’s also been criminalized, abused, and misunderstood. Although cannabis is now legal in much of the United States, many people are still confused about how to access it and unsure about how to use it safely and effectively. Enter Reefer Wellness, an all-encompassing guide to cannabis from scientist and researcher, Dr. Riley Kirk.

With colorful illustrations and everyday language, Reefer Wellness challenges the stereotypes about pot use and breaks down the complexities of cannabis for anyone who’s ever wondered if weed could help them relax or relieve chronic ailments. Whether you’re an everyday user or just starting out on your healing journey with cannabis, you’ll find answers to your questions and science-backed evidence to support your use. In it, you’ll get:

• An introduction to the endocannabinoid system (ECS), the powerful regulatory system in the human body that controls everything from hunger signals to pain
• A clear, visual explanation of how the molecular components of cannabis interact with the ECS, making it a uniquely powerful tool for healing
• Guidance on how to consume cannabis, including the pros and cons of different delivery systems and how to customize your dosage
• An overview of ailments that can be addressed with cannabis, such as chronic pain, sleep disorders, and insomnia
• Tips for minimizing the side effects of marijuana use, like munchies, bloodshot eyes, and cottonmouth

Competition to get into the nation's top medical schools has never been more intense. Harvard Medical School in particular draws thousands of elite applicants from around the world. As admissions departments become increasingly selective, even the best and brightest need an edge. Writing a personal statement is a daunting part of the application process. In less than 5,300 characters, applicants must weave together experiences and passions into a memorable narrative to set them apart from thousands of other applicants. While there is no magic formula for writing the perfect essay, picking up this book will put them on the right track. 50 Successful Harvard Medical School Essays is the first in a new line of books published by the Harvard Crimson. It includes fifty standout essays from students who successfully secured a spot at Harvard Medical School. Each student has a unique set of experiences that led them to medicine. Each essay includes analysis by Crimson editors on essay qualities and techniques that worked, so readers can apply them to their own writing. This book will aid applicants in composing essays that reveal their passion for medicine and the discipline they will bring to this demanding program and profession. It will give them the extra help they need to get into the best medical school programs in the world.

Every aspiring writer should read this book before he starts. Every doctor whose work has been rejected or changed should read it to find out what went wrong. Journalism is one of the msot challenging and rewarding of the writing skills, but success depends on sound preparation and careful thought. Tim Albert is widely recognized as the leading trainer in medical journalism and those who follow his step-by-step advice could quickly see their name in print. 'Tim Albert is ideally qualified to write this book. Not only is he a accomplished writer but he's one of the few journalists I know who is also a talented teacher. My only grouse about the book is that it didn't exist when I first hung up my stehoscope and tried to turn myself into a writer. It would have spared me months of struggle in an alien world where experience eventually taught me some of the lessons I could have learned less traumatically from these pages.' From the foreword by Michael O'Donnell

This book takes a unique approach to 'learning medicine' in a manner that places primary emphasis on recall. Drawing upon well-established psychological principles, it uses a broad range of strategies to maximize the ability of the reader to recollect large swathes of information at a later date. The result is an original and refreshing book in which no two pages are quite alike, and where facts are presented in a hierarchical fashion so that essential features of each condition or symptom can be grasped immediately, while finer points are given in more detailed reading.

Dr. Logan W. Hovis parachuted onto Corregidor with the 503rd Regimental Combat Team. Dr. Jeremiah Henry Holleman served with the 89th Division all the way into Germany, liberating a concentration camp. Nurse Mary A. Breeding, five feet tall, and 100 pounds, served with the 174th General Hospital in France. Dr. Vincent Stephen Conti was awarded a Bronze Star for fighting typhus in Naples, Italy. These accounts and 31 others covering the heroics of 44 individuals working in the Medical Corps are gathered here by editor Patricia W. Sewell. Firsthand accounts are given by doctors, nurses, ambulance drivers, front-line medics, Navy corpsmen, medical personnel who served on air evacuation teams and hospital ships, and others who functioned in many different capacities. Autobiographies, interviews, letters and cassette tapes helped compose most of these narratives.

Often thought to be a primitive or ancient practice, scapegoating is revealed here as occurring in the justice systems of modern democracies. Ann Daniel, as a first-hand witness, documents several widely publicized disciplinary cases brought against prominent professionals in law and medicine. These were the people who became scapegoats as their professional communities tried to rid itself of troubles and confusions threatening their reputation at the time.
"Scapegoats for a Profession" is an insightful and ground breaking analysis of the scapegoat as a sociological process, which emerged from a three-year Australian Research Council grant into disciplinary practices in the professions. While appealing to those fascinated by famous trials and the workings of discipline and punishment, this book is essential reading for professionals, students and academics in the social sciences, management, law, and medicine.