An Aid to the MRCP PACES Volume 3: Station 5 is a brand new, fully updated edition of the best-selling PACES revision guide to address the newest Station, covering Integrated Clinical Assessment, with content guided by the experiences of PACES candidates. The cases and scenarios have been written in accordance with the latest examining and marking schemes used for the exam providing an invaluable training and revision aid for all MRCP PACES candidates. In order to fully support candidates taking the exam, this trilogy of best-selling revision aids is now presented as: An Aid to the MRCP PACES Volume 1: Stations 1 and 3, Fourth Edition 9780470655092 An Aid to the MRCP PACES Volume 2: Stations 2 and 4, Fourth Edition 9780470655184 An Aid to the MRCP PACES Volume 3: Station 5, Fourth Edition 9781118348055

Peterson's Master the Physician Assistant National Recertifying Exam (PANRE) contains essential exam review tips and helps build important test-taking skills for physician assistants to score high, be recertified, and continue their professional careers. The guide provides: One full-length practice test with comprehensive answer explanations Extensive references to boost your knowledge of areas outside your clinical specialization Peterson's Master the Physician Assistant National Recertifying Exam (PANRE) offers crucial test-prep strategies and exam reviews for physician assistants to maintain or regain their certification by taking the PANRE. This essential guide features hundreds of practice questions with detailed answer explanations about: anatomy/physiology, bleeding disorders, CDC prevention isolation guidelines, dementia, HIV and AIDS, immune system, liver function, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, multiple sclerosis, obstetrics/gynecology, pharmacology, and surgical terminology. Every six years, all PAs must take and pass the PANRE exam to maintain their certification to practice medicine. Prepare for the comprehensive assessment of a practicing physician assistant’s accumulated professional skills and knowledge base by reviewing the materials in this thorough user-friendly test-prep guide.

This book provides a practical, clinical approach to diagnosing, treating, and managing endocrine diseases in the horse. Each chapter uses the same structure to form a user-friendly tool of information and advice on aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment for each endocrine disorder. This book covers: - approaches to endocrine disorders; - diseases of the hypothalamo-pituitary-thyroid axis; - disorders in calcium regulation and diseases of the parathyroid gland; - diseases of the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenocortical axes; - diseases of the endocrine pancreas and Equine Metabolic Syndrome; - hyperlipaemia and lipid metabolism disorders; and - endocrine disorders associated with the female and male reproductive systems. This book also includes material on additional endocrinopathies, such as diabetes insipidus and pheochromocytoma, and is dedicated to the fast-moving field of equine endocrinology. Written by world-leading international experts, it collates their insights and experience into approaches that prove invaluable for general equine practitioners.

Writing is an essential part of every health professional's job. In its second edition this volume has been expanded to include many more examples of good writing practice and examples of what others have said about writing. The new design reflects these changes. The chapter on computing and software has also been updated.;Information and advice is offered on all aspects of the writing process from planning to submission. Topics covered include writing of essays, dissertations, theses, articles, books and educational material. Guidelines for non-sexist language and a sample book contract are also given.