Facharbeit (Schule) aus dem Jahr 2012 im Fachbereich Medizin - Diagnostik, Note: 1,5, - (Akademie fur Rehabilitationsberufe), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Stellen Sie sich folgendes Szenario vor: Sie befinden sich in einem brennenden Krankenhaus. Sie haben nun die Wahl entweder einen Saugling oder 20 Embryonen in Petrischalen zu retten. Wie wurden Sie sich entscheiden?

Conceived as a guide for practitioners in their work in dermatology, this book is unique in its approach. From cutaneous signs to the richness of differential diagnosis, it guides practitioners through every step, from semiological analysis to diagnosis. The aim is to provide readers with the essentials of relevant dermatological reasoning. The first part of the book focuses on physical examination and on recognizing basic lesions, the practitioner's building blocks. The diseases requiring understanding are then described in the form of a richly illustrated atlas, in which each diagram has been chosen as an exemplary educational tool. In the final part, differential diagnosis is proposed in the form of various tables summarizing the different cutaneous signs, providing readers with a complete toolkit to assist with diagnosis. This book will give trainee dermatologists, general physicians and internists the knowledge they need to identify basic lesions and a complete and detailed overview of the various diseases they are likely to encounter. At the same time, experienced dermatologists will find this book a valuable reference work for differential diagnosis.

Essay aus dem Jahr 1994 im Fachbereich Medizin - Diagnostik, Note: "keine," -, Sprache: Deutsch, Anmerkungen: Die venose Thrombo-Embolie ist sehr haufig. Der Pathologe Prof. U.-N. Riede schrieb im "Taschenatlas der allgemeinen Pathologie" (Thieme, Stuttgart,1998)auf der Seite 410: "Lungenembolie. Vorkommen: 20 % aller Krankenhauspatienten." Die Diagnose der Lungenembolie ist sehr schwierig. Untersuchungen zeigen sehr haufiges Nicht-Erkennen der todlichen Gefahr. Vielleicht liegt das an einer falschen Sichtweise: Die Lungenembolie versteckt sich unter vielen Masken und totet ohne Vorwarnung. Diese Uberlegungen aus dem Jahre 1994 konnten eine neue, mathematische Sichtweise der komplexen Embolie bringen., Abstract: Mein Biochemielehrer starb als junger Gelehrter an einer Lungenembolie. Seit 1975 verfolgt mich das Problem der venosen Thrombose. In der Gottinger Universitatskinderklinik sah ich damals ein junges Madchen mit Schlaganfall, tiefer Beinvenenthrombose. In der Lungenfachklinik Lenglern uberraschte uns der Pathologe immer mit der Schreckensnachricht: "Todliche Lungenembolie." In der Herzchirurgie der Universitat Gottingen und der Bauchchirurgie des Krankenhauses Northeim zeigten sich immer wieder thrombo-embolische Komplikationen. Und auch in der Allgemeinpraxis wurde die Thrombo-Embolie zum Schrecken. Es stellte sich die Frage: Was kann man besser machen? Die Antwort kam aus Gottingen: Krankheit ist besser zu begreifen wenn man sie als mathematischen Korper versteht. Wir mussen weg von den falschen Vorstellungen und Fehldiagnosen hin zur Wahrheit, bevor der Pathologe sie uns zeigt. Diese Arbeit ist der Versuch, die Diagnose einer der haufigsten todlichen Krankheiten in Deutschland zu verbessern: Man muss neue Wege zur Pravention und Therapie suchen. Nicht neue Methoden oder neue Medikamente sind notig, sondern neues Denken Die Embolie ist ein hochkomplexes Krankheitsgeschehen, vergleichbar den komplizierten mathematischen Korpern, welche die Gottinger Mathe

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2003 im Fachbereich Politik - Politische Systeme - Allgemeines und Vergleiche, Note: 2,0, Albert-Ludwigs-Universitat Freiburg, 20 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Ziel der Arbeit soll es sein: 1. die Hauptunterschiede der Exekutiven und der Legislative der beiden Lander herauszuarbeiten und was diese fur den politischen Einfluss der jeweiligen Einrichtung (d.h. Staatsoberhaupt, Regierungschef, Parlament) bedeuten. 2. Es soll geklart werden, wohin unter welchen Umstanden sich die politische Entscheidungsgewalt verlagert. Zu Beginn der Arbeit sollen Frankreich und Deutschland einem bestimmtem Typ von Regierungssystem zugeordnet werden. Daraufhin folgt die Analyse der Exekutiven und Legislativen Deutschlands, wobei Aufgaben und Machtbefugnisse des Staatsoberhauptes, des Regierungschefs mit seiner Regierung sowie des Parlaments herausgearbeitet und miteinander in Bezug gesetzt werden. In selbiger Weise wird dann mit der Exekutiven und der Legislativen von Frankreich verfahren. Als dritte grossere Einheit steht ein direkter, zusammenfassender Vergleich an. Die Hauptunterschiede werden nun direkt gegenuber gestellt

Doktorarbeit / Dissertation aus dem Jahr 2011 im Fachbereich Medizin - Diagnostik, Note: 1,5, Georg-August-Universitat Gottingen, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Hintergrund: Bei Patienten mit fortgeschrittenen Erkrankungen in der Palliativversorgung mussen beim Einsatz diagnostischer Massnahmen physische, psychosoziale (und finanzielle) Belastungen besonders sorgfaltig mit dem erhofften therapeutischen Nutzen abgewogen werden. Die Haufigkeit nicht-invasiver Diagnostik in der Palliativversorgung, die bevorzugten Methoden, Anwendungsprobleme und deren therapeutische Relevanz sind jedoch nicht bekannt. Methodik: Die Hospiz- und Palliativerhebung HOPE 2007 erfasste die Anwendung mikrobiologischer und bildgebender Diagnostik bei Palliativpatienten in Deutschland. Ferner wurden 70 Ultraschalluntersuchungen in der eigenen Palliativeinrichtung analysiert und abgeglichen. Bei 691 von insgesamt 3184 Patienten wurde das vorgegebene Modul zur Erfassung diagnostischer Massnahmen (DIA) genutzt. Ergebnisse: Die stationar behandelten Patienten mit DIA (86,1%) wiesen eine im Vergleich zum HOPE-Gesamtkollektiv vergleichbare Altersverteilung und Krankenhausaufenthaltsdauer auf. Bei diesen Patienten nahmen mikrobiologische Untersuchungen 26,1% aller dokumentierten Untersuchungen ein, bildgebende Verfahren 69,1%. Davon nahmen Sonografien mit 67,1% den grossten Anteil an bildgebenden Verfahren auf Palliativstationen ein, wahrend auf onkologischen Stationen eher Rontgenuntersuchungen, CT oder MRT zum Einsatz kamen. Nuklearmedizinische Verfahren wurden selten eingesetzt. In 80,8% der stationar erfassten Falle wurde der Einsatz bildgebender Verfahren als therapeutisch entscheidungsrelevant eingeschatzt. Transportprobleme und Schmerzen unter der Untersuchung waren die am haufigsten benannten Probleme. In der Auswertung eigener Ultraschalluntersuchungen wurden diese haufiger zur prognostischen Einschatzung, weniger mit direkter therapeutischer Konsequenz durchgefuhrt. Hier konnten Transport

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2011 im Fachbereich Medizin - Diagnostik, Note: 1,0, Technische Universitat Dortmund (Institut fur Rehabilitationswissenschaften), Veranstaltung: Projekte zur Verbesserung der Menschen - Gentechnologie und Enhancement, Sprache: Deutsch, Anmerkungen: Rehabilitationspadagogik, Abstract: Pranatale Diagnostik ist zu einem festen Bestandteil der Schwangerenvorsorge in Deutschland und in vielen anderen westlichen Landern geworden. Schwangere Frauen werden nicht nur dahingehend untersucht, dass Komplikationen in der Schwangerschaft oder bei der Geburt fruhzeitig erkannt werden, sondern auch auf genetische Defekte oder Fehlbildungen, die das Ungeborene aufweisen kann. Gerade weil pranataldiagnostische Verfahren heute zur Alltagspraxis von Gynakologen und Geburtshelfern gehoren und zu Routineuntersuchungen fur schwangere Frauen geworden sind, ist es wichtig, sie auf ihre moralische Vertretbarkeit hin zu untersuchen. Ein zentraler Bezugspunkt in der folgenden Betrachtung soll dabei die Verbindung sein, die sich zwischen Befunden der Pranatalen Diagnostik und selektiven Schwangerschaftsabbruchen feststellen lasst. Zunachst sollen fundamentale Aspekte der Phanomene Pranatale Diagnostik" und Schwangerschaftsabbruch" dargelegt werden. Das Kapitel zur pranatalen Diagnostik geht auf einige haufig praktizierte Methoden vorgeburtlicher Diagnostik und die mit ihnen verbundenen Moglichkeiten und Risiken ein. Anschliessend werden die rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen erlautert, die die Praxis der pranatalen Diagnostik bestimmen. Zum Phanomen Schwangerschaftsabbruch werden ebenfalls Moglichkeiten und Methoden sowie potentielle Risiken desselben thematisiert. Auch hier findet eine Darstellung der rechtlichen Hintergrunde statt, wobei unter anderem auf die Gesetzesanderung zur Abtreibungsregelung von 1995 eingegangen wird. Im zweiten Teil dieser Arbeit wird untersucht, inwiefern pranatale Diagnostik fur sich allein einen ethischen Problembereich darstellt od

Hearing the patient's story, asking the right questions, and doing a careful, thorough and informed physical examination are intrinsic to good medicine. It is easy to rely and become dependent on technology to diagnose and to treat our patients. Yet, no machine will ever be a match for a listening ear and the laying on of hands. These skills are core to the art of medicine and require practice. It is only by becoming familiar with the norm that we can appreciate the norm. This book is a clinical skills textbook with a third dimension -- the human factor. We read about real people, real symptoms and real diagnostic problems. It doesn't waste time on rare physical signs that will never be encountered but instead, focuses on common, important clinical skills and symptom patterns.

A practical approach to the early detection and management of breast cancer This atlas provides radiologists with essential information for the differential diagnosis of breast diseases on the basis of clinical presentation, mammography, and ultrasound. It begins with chapters on tumor biology, prognostic factors, and histology. The authors then provide a thorough evaluation of various methods for early detection and accurate diagnosis, including analog and digital mammography, ultrasound, MR imaging, PET/CT, and interventional procedures. They discuss in detail the strengths and limitations of each imaging modality, aspects of quality control, test intervals, peri- and postoperative management principles, and follow-up care. Highlights: Presentation of difficult cases that effectively demonstrate the diagnostic hurdles and forensic pitfalls in breast diagnosis Special sections on breast cancer in men and young women, with discussion of women who are pregnant or lactating Color-coded practical tips and clinical notes for optimal comprehension of the material Extensive Q&A sections for self-testing in two major chapters More than 1,700 high-quality illustrations, including clinical color photographs, ultrasound images, and mammograms

The incidence of prostate cancer in men is very high worldwide, being the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the USA. It is the second most common cause of deaths of all types of cancers and the incidence and risk rate is much higher in developed world than underdeveloped regions. Also, aging enhances the risk of prostate cancer as it is very rare in men under the age of 40 while it is very frequent over age of 65. The digital rectal examination (DRE) and Prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test are two important ways to diagnose prostate cancer. This book presents and discusses the possible role of PSA in prostate cancer.

Doktorarbeit / Dissertation aus dem Jahr 1997 im Fachbereich Medizin - Diagnostik, Universitat Duisburg-Essen, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die softwarebasierten Techniken werden in der Medizin zunehmend eingesetzt. Die vorliegende Arbeit beschreibt das Beispiel der Entwicklung und Auswertung einer Methode zur Differenzierung der Armspastik, bei der die gemessenen Krafte softwaretechnisch in Einzelkrafte zerlegt und so differenziert analysiert werden.

Differential diagnosis texts for the MRCP can overload candidates with detailed information, making revision seem difficult and overwhelming. In contrast, this book avoids exhaustive lists of often rare causes and concentrates instead on a maximum of five of the most common causes in terms of prevalence for each scenario, making revision more structured and manageable. The book includes diagnostic hints - clinical or lab clues that point towards a specific diagnosis - and a unique chapter on key ECG causes and features. Although primarily intended for MRCP Part I & II and FCPS (Pakistan) Part II candidates, this book will also be useful for undergraduate students preparing for finals.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Instantly diagnose 100 of the most commonly seen symptoms in adults and children! "This is a book of lists to help inexperienced healthcare providers hone their skill at progressing from symptoms to a differential diagnosis to treatment decisions. This is a necessary step in a student's development and this book goes a long way in assisting in this process. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service The Common Symptom Guide is the most trusted and easy-to-use reference for quickly and accurately evaluating and treating patients based on presenting symptoms. The Guide includes lists of pertinent questions, physical findings, and differential diagnosis for more than 100 of the most common adult and pediatric symptoms so you can instantly diagnose and treat the complaint. Turn to The Common Symptom Guide forimportant guidelines on: Patient and family history Physical examination Diagnostic considerations Medications Environmental history Plus... Outstanding indexing and cross-referencing to help you quickly arrive at a diagnosis Increased number of evidence-based medicine references Updated medical information throughout More references to key websites Additional information on the author's website (www.howsyourhealth.org) that provides valuable patient education material

Fachbuch aus dem Jahr 2007 im Fachbereich Medizin - Diagnostik, 33 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die Arbeit versucht unter Einbeziehung der physiologischen und hamodynamischen Grundlagen des peripheren Gefasssystems und dessen Morphologie der unteren Extremitaten die Problematik des Messverfahrens so darzustellen, dass es augenscheinlich wird, erganzende Massnahmen fur eine erweiterte Diagnostik heranzuziehen. Bei venoser Insuffizienz ist es immer indiziert bzw. erforderlich, auch den arteriellen Zufluss zu berucksichtigen, d.h. die Makro- und Mikrozirkulation. Dementsprechend ist diese Messgrosse mit einzubeziehen, so dass eine Formanalyse der Pulsdruckwelle und der Amplitude des relativen Blutvolumens uber unterschiedliche Wellenlangen vorgenommen werden kann, woraus sich der periphere Status der terminalen Strombahn determinieren lasst. Daruber hinaus wird durch diesen Parameter die Bestimmung der Grundremission/Absorption in der venosen Plexus vor Beginn des Untersuchungsprogramms ersichtlich und wahrend des kompletten Ablaufs graphisch und numerisch angezeigt. Erganzend zu den hamodynamischen Vorgangen werden Messgrossen und deren Erstellung behandelt, die in Verbindung mit den IrRR-Signalen weitere Hilfestellung fur den Untersucher liefern und dadurch eine detaillierte Diagnostik ermoglicht. Die Registrierung des absoluten Venendrucks uber eine transmurale Detektion, der ABI-Index und die akustisch evozierte Prufung der Mikrozirkulation werden behandelt. Die Photoradiometrie und deren Verhalten im Gewebe werden wellenlangenspezifisch erklart und diskutiert. LRR-Messwerte und ihre graphischen Verlaufsformen wahrend der einzelnen Phasen des Messprogramms werden diskutiert und unter Einbeziehung ihrer Flachenintegrale interpretiert. Werden alle dargestellten Parameter zur funktionellen Diagnostik venoser Abflussstorungen herangezogen - was dann als IrRR-Methode zu betrachten ist -, erhoht sich der diagnostische Stellenwert des Ve

Wissenschaftlicher Aufsatz aus dem Jahr 2008 im Fachbereich Medizin, einseitig bedruckt, Note: -, -, 29 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Der Erregernachweis gehort bei der Lyme-Borreliose bis heute nicht zum Standard bei der Diagnostik.Ohne den Erregernachweis ist die Lyme-Borreliose eine Ausschlussdiagnose, eine Wahrscheinlichkeitsdiagnose und eine Sammeldiagnose. Eine Vielzahl von Krankheiten und psychosozialen Ausnahmesituationen kann sich hinter der Diagnose Lyme-Borreliose verbergen. Der Erregernachweis bleibt die Grundlage fur die Begutachtung und fur jede wissenschaftliche Aussage uber den Verlauf und die Therapie der Lyme-Borreliose.

A highly illustrated book providing concise yet comprehensive information on fracture classification and management. The text has been developed according to the requirements of orthopaedic surgeons in training. The first section covers general principles such as terminology and dealing with multiple trauma; following sections take the reader systematically through regions of the body and the various possible fractures, covering diagnosis, treatment and healing in each case. Definitive information on the ever-disputed issue of classification of musculoskeletal injuries is provided throughout. An effective reference book for the clinic, this book is also an indispensable tool for trainees in orthopaedic and emergency medicine and orthopaedic nurses.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Traumatic Injuries to the Pediatric Craniofacial Skeleton documents the current research in the area and promotes a team-based treatment approach. Written from a multi-disciplinary perspective, this text exposes the reader to a discussion of issues pertinent to pediatric facial trauma from the viewpoint of an oral surgeon, neurosurgeon, dentist, ophthalmologist, otolaryngologist, radiologist, plastic surgeon, and craniomaxillofacial surgeon. Close cooperation among all those working in the various related disciplines and specialties for the craniomaxillofacial area is essential to ensure optimal results for patients. Given that there are many ways to achieve the desired results in medicine and surgery, continuous exposure to new and innovative concepts is essential in order to provide the best care to the pediatric patient.

The public has a right to know that when they go to a therapist, they are almost certain to be given a psychiatric diagnosis, no matter how mild or normal their problems might be. It is unlikely that they will be told that a diagnosis will be written forever in their chart and that alarming consequences can result solely from having any psychiatric diagnosis. It would be disturbing enough if diagnosis was a thoroughly scientific process, but it is not, and its unscientific nature creates a vacuum into which biases of all kinds can rush. Bias in Psychiatric Diagnosis is the first book ever published about how gender, race, social class, age, physical disability, and sexual orientation affect the classification of human beings into categories of psychiatric diagnosis. It is surprising that this kind of book is not yet on the market, because it is such a hot topic, and the negative consequences of psychiatric diagnosis range from loss of custody of a child to denial of health insurance and employment to removal of one's right to make decisions about one's legal affairs. It is an unusually compelling book because of its real-life relevance for millions of people. Virtually everyone these days has been a therapy patient or has a loved one who has been. In addition, psychiatric diagnosis and biases in diagnosis are increasingly crucial portions of, or the main subject of, legal proceedings. This book should sit next to every doctor's PDR, especially given the skyrocketing use of psychoactive drugs in toddlers, children, and adolescents, as well as in adults, and especially because receiving a psychiatric label vastly increases the chances of being prescribed one or more of these drugs. A Jason Aronson Book

This book will prove an invaluable resource for all those working in the field of primary healthcare and family medicine. Through case histories the reader will be introduced to adolescents who are depressed, to those who have been failed by the system, to those who cannot communicate their needs, and to those for whom issues of confidentiality have become critical.

This extensive handbook is indispensable.It enables clinicians and physicians to establish a precise diagnosis and to take the right decisions for patient treatment. Up-to-date and comprehensive information for the differential diagnosis is presented in a well-structured manner that enables the reader to quickly locate the information he is looking for. The book is divided into three sections: -A comprehensive index of over 900 biochemical laboratory parameters in all the important biological samples. Sample types are listed alphabetically and for each sample, all parameters are listed alphabetically with the medical conditions that cause an increased or decreased value. -A-Z listing of over 1950 medical conditions plus their affected lab values. -A-Z listing of over 1200 drugs and their interference with the lab values. Appendices: -International reference values of clinical-biochemical and laboratory parameters. +An extensive list of frequently used synonyms and abbreviations.

"I do think the idea proffered by these authors is a wonderful one: a text that will facilitate graduate students? application of widely-used personality, intelligence, and career tests?Their systematic, step-by-step approach will be welcomed, I?m sure."

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In the light of increased awareness of the legal as well as clinical implications of misdiagnosis of pathological specimens, this book provides the trainee and practising histo- and cytopathologist with a comprehensive review of the potential pitfalls encountered in a number of key diagnostic areas (cervical screening, breast cancer screening, pigmented lesions of the skin, lymphoproliferative disease, disease of the gastrointestinal tract and disease of the genito-urinary system). Each chapter has been written by a recognised expert in the organ or organ system concerned and, with the aid of full colour histo- and cytopathological specimens throughout, outlines the most important diagnostic and differential diagnostic features and indicates not only where confident diagnosis can sometimes prove problematic, but also how best to avoid these potential pitfalls in the first instance.

"Preventing Misdiagnosis of Women is a crucial resource for all therapists who treat women. Not only will the information further the well-being of women clients, but it could literally save lives. Interesting, readable, and well-organized, this book belongs on the shelf next to the DSM-IV. The case examples will grip the reader whether professional or lay audience." --Natalie Porter, Ph.D., California School of Professional Psychology "I am greatly impressed with the book. It is a brand new idea, one that is long overdue." --Hannah Lerman, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Los Angeles Some clients don't respond to a therapist's chosen treatment for a specific mental disorder. Could there be a physical disorder that is causing psychiatric symptoms? How can a therapist distinguish between similar psychiatric and physical disorders to arrive at the correct diagnosis, refer on, and/or suggest appropriate treatment? Preventing Misdiagnosis of Women gives the therapist the foundation for identifying those physiological disorders that may be at the root of the mental problems presented by women clients. Hyperthyroidism, for example, can result in depression and anxiety, and temporal lobe epilepsy can manifest itself with the same symptoms as bipolar disorder. This special guidebook sorts out potential mix-ups by providing detailed cases and illustrations, a quick reference table for checking symptoms, and a glossary. Making technical information clear and concise, the authors cover endocrinological--including thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, and parathyroid systems--and brain seizure problems as well as other diseases--such as multiple sclerosis, mitral heart valve prolapse, and lupus erythematosus. They offer a basic overview of the systems and organs involved and focus on how particular malfunctions can result in serious behavioral problems. A guide to providing the best and most effective care to women clients, Preventing Misdiagnosis of Women presents important information about assessment and interfacing with medical professionals. All mental health and helping professionals will find this book invaluable, as will students in clinical/counseling psychology, health psychology, social work, and gender studies. "This book is informative and interesting to read. This is a text that can be read more than once and be that much more helpful in subsequent readings. . . . Preventing Misdiagnosis of Women will certainly have an impact on feminist assessment, theory, and therapy. In a broader context, it provides a foundation to spawn research hypotheses on women's health and to reconnect the mind and body. Written accessibly even for reader without a background in physiological psychology, it fills a gap in the clinical and counseling literature. This text has far-reaching implications about the origin of psychiatric symptoms and possibly for explaining some differential rates in sex ratios for prevalence of certain psychologically based clinical syndromes. I found the text a humbling reminder of how easy it can be to miss the obvious and how easy it can be to attribute psychological explanations to symptom clusters one doesn't understand. This book could easily become a 'required' text for graduate students in mental health professions and mental health professionals. . . . This text will undoubtedly have an impact." --Maria P. P. Root, Ph.D., University of Washington "Preventing Misdiagnosis of Women is very good and will make an important contribution to the field. . . . The book's message--that it is critical that differential diagnosis include consideration of both psychiatric disorders--is convincing and important to emphasize to students in graduate programs." --Helene Jackson, Ph.D., The Columbia University School of Social Work

Everything you'll need for your clinical rotations in one handy and affordable set!Hit the ground running as you undertake your required clinical rotations with the quick-access, 7-volume pocket-sized set, The Physician Assistant Student's Guide to the Clinical Year. Written by PA educators experienced in these specialty areas, this first-of-its-kind series covers all 7 clinical rotations including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Behavioral Medicine. Brimming with pithy information on the precise knowledge and duties required of a physician assistant, you will learn about practice settings, equipment, exam techniques, frequently encountered disease entities, commonly ordered studies and medications, procedures, and more! Small enough to fit in your lab coat pocket for on-the-spot reference, each consistently organized guide delivers brief bulleted content with handy tables and figures to promote quick learning and retention. You'll also find useful examples of pertinent documentation for each specialty along with clinical pearls that deliver savvy pointers from the experts. Key Features: Delivers a pocket-size overview of the precise knowledge and duties required for each clinical rotation Offers consistently organized, quick-access, bulleted content for all seven rotations Describes common clinical presentations, disease entities, and procedures Presents key diagnostic studies and their indications Reflects the 2019 NCCPA PANCE blueprint Includes bonus digital chapters with guided case studies to help reinforce clinical reasoning and rotation exam-style questions with remediating rationales Set includes: The Physician Assistant Student's Guide to the Clinical Year: Family Medicine; Internal Medicine; Emergency Medicine; Pediatrics; Surgery; OB/GYN; Behavioral Medicine.