Pathology is a key component of any medical or dental undergraduate's course, yet it is a subject that students often struggle with due to the overwhelming amount of information there is to assimilate in a short space of time. Clinical Pathology provides the ideal solution. The text focuses on aspects of pathology relevant to students and junior doctors, avoiding unnecessary (and often intimidating) detail. The reader is carefully guided through the subject, starting with basic pathological principles, followed by explanations of core diseases in a systems based format. Finally the laboratory aspects of pathology relevant to the newly qualified junior doctor are covered, along with numerous case studies that bring the pathology to life and test one's knowledge. The book seamlessly integrates all pathology disciplines in one sensibly sized volume. The style is purposely informal and friendly, with plenty of interesting insights and thoughts. No knowledge is assumed - problematic terminology is explained in special "jargon buster" boxes, and common areas of difficulty are acknowledged and tackled head on rather than ignored. Clinical Pathology is ideal for medical students on pathology courses and as an accompaniment to medical and surgical attachments. It is also of great value to junior doctors brushing up their basic knowledge for postgraduate exams. Online Resource Centre: Lecturer resources: Image bank of line drawings and photographic images from the book (including Electron Micrographs) Collection of scenario based pathological problems to pose Student resources: Self-assessment resources, including a wealth of MCQs (some picture based) 'Ask the author' forum for questions and answers
