| Description |
1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations |
| Contents |
The Professional Journey: A Dean's View of Medical Education -- Professionalism in Healthcare -- Introduction to Outpatient Clinical Medicine -- Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams -- The Language of Healthcare -- The History and Physical Examination -- Chartwork -- Oral Presentations and Safe Handovers -- Differential Diagnosis -- Laboratory Diagnosis: Chemistry, Immunology, Serology -- Laboratory Diagnosis: Clinical Hematology -- Laboratory Diagnosis: Urine Studies -- Clinical Microbiology-- Blood Gases and Acid-Base Disorders -- Fluid and Electrolytes -- Nutritional Assessment, Therapeutic Diets, and Infant Feeding -- Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition -- Bedside Procedures -- Specialized Diagnostics -- Pain Management -- Palliative Care and Nonpain Symptom Management -- Imaging Studies -- Introduction to the Operating Room -- Suturing Techniques and Wound Care -- Respiratory Care -- Basic ECG Interpretation -- Critical Care -- Common Emergencies -- Mastering the Clinical History and Physical |
| Summary |
An all new edition of the original Scut Monkey Handbook-the acclaimed survival guide for the wards and the clinic 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW "This pocket reference is packed with information that is important for medical students and interns on a day-to-day basis. It is rich with practical information that might otherwise be located in different manuals ... The fundamental information is important for all clinicians to master, thus the book serves house staff quite well also ... This book continues to be a favorite among medical students and house staff for good reason."--Doody's Review Service (on a previous edition) This portable, pocket-sized "manual of manuals" provides medical students and residents with essential patient care information, including up-to-date coverage of current treatment protocols, clinical microbiology, critical care, and commonly used medications. Readers will find step-by-step guidance on the history and physical examination, differential diagnosis, key lab and diagnostic tests, and much more. The Twelfth Edition is highlighted by NEW specialty Pearls; NEW chapters on the Patient Presentation, Specialized Diagnostics, Hospice and Palliative Care, Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams, and Principles of Ambulatory Care; and "must know" board tips at the end of each chapter; and NEW laboratory tests |
| Notes |
Previous edition: published as Clinician's pocket reference. 2007 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from table of contents page (AccessMedicine, viewed August 30, 2022) |
| Subject |
Clinical medicine -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Clinical medicine.
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Medical laboratory technology.
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Hospitals -- Medical staff.
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Drugs -- Dosage.
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Clinical Medicine
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Clinical Laboratory Techniques
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Medical Staff, Hospital
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Pharmaceutical Preparations -- administration & dosage
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Clinical medicine
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Gomella, Leonard G., editor.
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Haist, Steven A., editor.
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