Margaret Lloyd Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

This title was Highly Commended (Basis of Medicine category) in the BMA Awards 2005. A highly practical account of communication for medical students, backed up with numerous case histories. In addition to the clinical interview the book covers other aspects of communication including how to promote healthy behaviour and the need for the doctor to work as part of the health care team. Reflects current importance of communication skills in curriculum. Highly practical approach. Accessible information with summary points. Covers needs for both hospital and general practice setting. Written specifically for medical students, unlike many of the competing books. Additional practical examples. More material on: professionalism; Mental Capacity Act; risk; the 'expert' patient.

Consisting of 13 chapters, this book is uniformly written by Dr. Hayes and his colleagues Drs. Lloyd and Friedman to provide sensible, matte r-of-fact methods for understanding and caring for patients with perma nent pacemakers and ICDs. It presents a logical progression from descr iptions of device indications to selection of the most appropriate mod e and hardware. From there, it proceeds to device implantation and sub sequent management, with detailed sections on troubleshooting, complic ations, and follow-up. Not intended as an encyclopedic text, this book offers a large amount of information in an easily digestible form.