The newest and best ultra-concise guide to wards-based patient careAn essential companion for residents on the wards, Point of Care Medicine delivers the most patient-care information in the least amount of words possible.Designed for speed and accessibility, the book features numerous algorithms and decision trees and is presented in a way that mimics the way medical information is entered into a patients chart.FeaturesRing-binder allows readers to include their own notes in the bookGreater coverage of essential clinical procedures and problems/presenting complains than the competitionIncludes specific evidence-rating for diagnosis and treatment recommendations, not found in competitive books
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2 Environmental Emergencies |
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Section 3 Special Populations |
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16 Perioperative Care of the Surgical Patient |
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17 Common Psychiatric Emergencies |
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Anthony Slonim is VP of Medical Affairs and Attending Physician, Carillion Medical Center; Professor of Medicine, Basic Sciences, and Pediatrics, Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke VA.
Alexander Levitov is Professor of Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA.