This book has incorporated the techniques for a logical and accurate interpretation of the clinical information according to the modern examination system. The first edition of this book was published with the intention of helping students learn the basics of data interpretation and practice by themselves. Its huge popularity and wide acceptance among students have encouraged the author to upgrade the book and bring out this new edition enriched with new cases and pictures of a variety of clinical conditions. 100 new clinical cases have been added. The text contains variety in clinical setup and the amount of data provided in each setup. Includes data on cardiac catheterization and a whole new chapter on pictorial diagnosis which contains 100 clinical pictures. Various modifications have been made in the book according to various innovative suggestions made by teachers and students. Incorporates many long and short questions with proper investigations, largely based on the real cases. Answers are given with brief short notes of the specific problems so that the reader can get some idea without going through a big textbook. The book will help increase a doctors competence, and skill in diagnosing a particular disease, formulating specific investigations, and proper management.
"The present book is a very helpful learning manual for undergraduate and postgraduate students preparing for FCPS, MD, MRCP, FRACP or any other equivalent examinations in internal medicine, or even any subspecialties. It would also be useful to practicing doctors. The students can carry the book to the ward and with its help practice examination of patients in a systematic way, thus prepare themselves for their practical exams.
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Community Health
1. Concepts of Community Medicine, Health and Disease
2. Nutrition
3. Epidemiology
4. Health Study
5. Entomology
6. Health Information System and Health Statistics
Section 2: Community Medicine
7. National Family Welfare Programme
8. Demography
9. Maternal and Child Health and Geriatric Care
10. Communicable Diseases
11. Noncommunicable Disease
12. Voluntary Health Agencies
13. Health Planning and Management
14. Primary Health Care
Table of Contents
Section 1: Community Health
1. Concepts of Community Medicine, Health and Disease
2. Nutrition
3. Epidemiology
4. Health Study
5. Entomology
6. Health Information System and Health Statistics
Section 2: Community Medicine
7. National Family Welfare Programme
8. Demography
9. Maternal and Child Health and Geriatric Care
10. Communicable Diseases
11. Noncommunicable Disease
12. Voluntary Health Agencies
13. Health Planning and Management
14. Primary Health Care
Index
This book fulfills the need for a balanced report on current understanding of dietetics and nutrition. It sifts through mountains of literature and constructs a concrete structure from scattered information. Data that are still speculative are identified as such, facts are so stated and erroneous beliefs are exposed. All this is done in a language that dieticians, nutritionists, medical professionals and busy homemakers are all comfortable with. The latest edition has been fully updated (with up-to-date references provided) and is more crisp but accommodating. This latest edition has retained the earlier four part format, wherein the first deals with the elements of dietetics and nutrition, the second deals with the food items, the third with clinical dietetics and the fourth with nutritional values.
Following the latest clinical guidelines and evidence, written and reviewed by experts, this handbook will ensure you are up to date and have the confidence to deal with all emergency presentations, practices, and procedures. In line with the latest developments in the field, such as infection control, DNR orders, advanced directives and learning disability, the book also includes new sections specifically outlining patient advice and information, as well as new and revised vital information on paediatrics and psychiatry. For all junior doctors, specialist nurses, paramedics, clinical students, GPs and other allied health professionals, this rapid-reference handbook will become a vital companion for both study and practice.
