Review from previous edition Review from previous edition It is pitched perfectly for the student studying for undergraduate clinical exams and for the general practice specialist training knowledge test. It would also serve as a helpful aide memoir for doctors dealing with a patient presenting with a problem outside their speciality.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine
The idea is brilliant — take symptoms, signs, and examination findings, and suggest the most likely diagnosis. Then discuss how best to confirm it...once again OUP have come up trumps with another fine addition to the handbook family.
Dr Jeremy Sagar, Univadis
Whether you use its easy layout and concise size as a quick reference on wards or as a key text on those differential diagnosis questions in your private study, this book aims to help you come to terms with one of the hardest skills known to medical students.
Steve Knight, Year 4 Intercalating Student, Leicesterscrubs.com
...not only does this book provide clearly headed pages of presenting complaints together with lists of their possible differentials - its layout is specifically designed in such a way to make you consistently mimic that used by clinicians on wards everyday...The usefulness of this book to your clinical years, combined with your OHCM, shouldn't be underestimated
Steve Knight, Fourth Year Intercalating student, Leicesterscrubs.com
a beneficial addition to any medical ward either at the nurses' station or in the doctors' office...would recommend this book for consultation at ward level.
AS Fitzpatrick, Marchall Riley
This is a nice memory aid for new clinicians as well as a refresher for clinicians who have been in the practice of medicine for a long time.
Doody's Notes
Review from previous edition Review from previous edition In short it's a little surgical gem.
Glasgow University Medical Journal
[It] perfectly summarises surgery in all its glory... a concise and appropriate text for students and doctors alike... the 'Practical Hints and Procedures' is pure genius... I highly recommend this handbook for anyone embarking on a surgical rotation.
GKT Surgical Society Website June 2003
This book... is destined to enter the hearts, mind and pockets of medical students, housemen, junior surgical trainees and a myriad of other healthcare professionals... forms part of the essential kit for anyone who employs the art and science of surgery to improve the quality of life of their patients.
GKT Surgical Society Website June 2003
It goes the extra mile to provide enough up-to-date information to satisfy even the most hair-splitting consultant. I found it an indespensable assistant on the wards.
Priya Sastry
A must for all foundation year doctors and SHOs in surgery ...This book has an excellent layout
Dr Amjad Choudry
The third edition...represents an excellent consensus of specialists and surgical registrars attuned to what is happening and what is new.
Occupational Medicine
...succeeds as an efficient study companion...perfect for last-minute cramming.
ICSM Gazette
...provides a succinct surgical guide for junior residents and medical students...the book is a needed addition to the surgical literature.
Doody's Notes
I found it friendly and easy to find any source of information in a systematic order. I would recommend it for junior doctors and final year medical students.
BMA Book Awards 2014. Highly Commended