This is a further volume in the successful Churchill POCKETBOOK series. It aims to give highly practical advice to the clinician on those occasions where there is a potential medicolegal issue. As with all volumes in the series the information is presented in a highly accessible style and it will be invaluable in Accident and Emergency Departments and General Practitioner surgeries. By using the correct procedures future potential legal risk can be minimized. Pocketbook series style makes information highly accessible. Deals with the law of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Practical advice will help minimise legal risk. Covers risk management, which is central to Government health policies.

The Fourth Edition of this highly-praised pocketbook provides a concise and didactic account of the essential features of the more common surgical disorders, at both a size and price to suit the pocket. The book covers basic principles, as well as providing essential information on aetiology, diagnosis and management, including pre-operative and postoperative care. The text covers the field of general surgery but also covers the basic needs of the undergraduate as far as the surgical specialities are concerned. The book helps you with the essentials of history-taking, what physical signs to elicit, the differential diagnosis, what investigations to order and how to treat the patient. The text is illustrated with line drawings and imaging. Provides comprehensive coverage of general surgery, as well as an outline of the essentials of the surgical specialties. Identifies the basic principles together with key information on aetiology, diagnosis and management, as well as pre- and post-operative care. Includes an overview of history-taking, relevant physical signs, differential diagnosis, investigations and practical treatment. Checklist of emergency situations for quick reference The thoroughly updated text for this new edition includes new sections on practical procedures, ENT, gynaecology, audit, evidence-based medicine, clinical governance and medicolegal issues.

A concise pocket guide to clinical dentistry, offering the dental student clear guidance on dental condition, practical procedures and patient management. Instant pocket guide to dental conditions, practical procedures and patient management - ideal for quick reference on the clinic.Boxes in second colour clearly highlight definitions.Exclamation mark icon draws attention to important points and likely pitfalls for the inexperienced.Attractive two-colour page design with two colour line diagrams makes book easy to use. New chapter on law, ethics and quality dental careCovers advances in restorative dentistryRevised guidance on dental emergencies in keeping with updated guidelines from the European Resuscitation Council

Churchill's Guide to UK Medicolegal Essentials provides a no-nonsense guide to managing those everyday clinical scenarios that have potential or obvious legal implications. With a clear, practical and easy-to-read style, it takes you through everything that you need to know including the UK legal systems, complaints handling, clinical governance and risk management, disciplinary procedures, and how the law relates to alcohol, drugs, mental health and end of life. This is an ideal book for medical, nursing, dental and paramedic students preparing for exams or interviews, all grades of healthcare professionals, police staff, and anyone needing a brief overview of the legal intricacies of medical practice. - Defines the law of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - Provides tips on preparing a police statement, appearing in court and obtaining forensic samples - Scenarios and questions to bring the law to life - Filled with practical advice to help you understand and minimise risks to your practice - Covers risk management, which is central to Government health policies - Comprehensive update of all areas of medical law - New chapter on the Sexual Offences Act 2003 - New questions and scenarios to test your knowledge and understanding

The Fifth Edition of this highly-praised and bestselling pocketbook continues to deliver a concise and didactic account of the essential features of all common surgical disorders. The book covers fundamental principles as well as providing basic information on aetiology, diagnosis and management, including pre-operative and post-operative care. The text includes an overview of history-taking, relevant physical signs, differential diagnosis, investigations and practical treatment. The book provides comprehensive coverage of general surgery but in addition covers the basic needs of the medical student and those in the early years of postgraduate training as far as the surgical specialities are concerned. Presented in portable small format in two colours with line drawings and radiological images. The text is succinct and clearly structured with extensive use of headings to guide the reader. Covers all the major surgical specialties. Contains outlines of common operations such as appendicectomy and thyroidectomy. Contains an introductory chapter on consent, medicolegal issues, statistics and clinical audit. Contains a checklist of emergency situations for quick reference. The text has been extensively re-written by a team of senior specialist surgical registrars or newly appointed consultants. Over 50 new illustrations of line drawings are included as well as updated radiological images. New hints and tips sections have been added.

A pocketbook of intensive care for junior doctors/residents working on the intensive/critical care unit. • Clear and straightforward advice on management of conditions found in ITU, including instruction on when to seek help from senior staff. • Guides to common problems which cause difficulty for the trainee are conveniently indexed inside the front cover – eg diarrhoea, oliguria, problems during central venous access, problems with chest drains. • Comprehensive coverage of the common conditions found in the ITU. • Attractive, clear page design with danger icon to mark crucial clinical points where a trainee may make a mistake. Expanding of guidelines on sepsis. Revision of cardiovascular section with regard to monitoring and use of inotropes. More on non-invasive ventilatory support in respiratory section. Coverage of MARS (liver support system) in renal section. Updating of section on myocardial infarction with regard to angioplasty and stents. Updating of CPR protocols.