About the Oxford American Handbooks in Medicine
The Oxford American Handbooks are fl exi-covered pocket clinical books providing practical guidance in quick reference, note form. Titles cover major medical specialties or cross-specialty topics and are aimed at students,residents, internists, family physicians, and practicing physicians within specific disciplines.Their reputation is built on including the best clinical information,complemented by hints, tips and advice from the authors. Each one is carefully reviewed by senior subject experts, residents and students to ensure that content reflects the reality of day-to-day medical practice. Key series features
Written in short chunks, each topic is covered in a two-page spread
to enable readers to fi nd information quickly. They are also perfect
for test preparation and gaining a quick overview of a subject without
scanning through unnecessary pages.
Content is evidence-based and complemented by the expertise and
judgment of experienced authors.
The Handbooks provide a humanistic approach to medicine - it’s more
than just treatment by numbers.
A ‘friend in your pocket,’ the Handbooks offer honest, reliable guidance
about the diffi culties of practicing medicine and provide coverage of
both the practice and art of medicine.
For quick reference, useful ‘everyday’ information is included on the
inside covers.
Made with hard-wearing plastic covers, tough paper and built-in ribbon
bookmarks, the handbooks stand up to heavy usage.