Medical Books Copyright (c) 2013 University of Notre Dame Australia All rights reserved. http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books Recent documents in Medical Books en-us Sat, 26 Jan 2013 23:45:39 PST 3600 Exploring Essential Cases http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/27 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/27 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:03:41 PST The inexperienced clinician must have a technique for developing a differential diagnosis that includes most possibilities, in order to make sure that the actual diagnosis is covered and not missed. More experienced clinicians can shortcut this process as the narrowing of the diagnosis occurs as the patient is being assessed.

Nine cases have been selected based on body regions and frequency of presentation. The process of diagnosis and management is dissected from the presenting complaint to discharge from hospital.

]]> Gerard Ahern et al. Exploring Essential Orthopaedics http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/26 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/26 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 23:01:43 PDT Orthopaedic surgeons have been noted to have the power of a bull and, unfairly, the brains to match. In fact orthopaedics is the most logical and rewarding of the medical specialties. The surgeons involved are craftsmen (and now women) who may be involved in a degree of carpentry, but the result is something to be admired and preserved for prosperity in pictures. It is a true art. There is a hint of jealousy in these scandalous comments on the orthopaedic intellect.
Students introduced to orthopaedics generally find it enjoyable, especially when it is opposed to a specialty that mixes potions, forces them upon unwitting victims and then awaits the side-effects. It is black and white versus shades of grey, but students have great difficulty learning degrees rather than stark contrasts.
Orthopaedics has been divided into ‘medicine’ and ‘surgery’ but generally, orthopaedic medicine is handled by a rheumatologist. Sports physicians also treat a number of conditions related to orthopaedic medicine. The orthopaedic surgeon is more concerned with the surgical conditions – not surgery. He or she operates on only a small percentage of patients they see. Those that would benefit from surgery (and not be made worse) must be carefully selected – another part of the art. This makes the bovine comparison even more unfair. But don’t get between the orthopod and a gate.
This program explores the aspects of orthopaedic surgery that are essential to hopeful or current clinicians.

]]> Gerard Ahern et al. Exploring Essential Treatment http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/25 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/25 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 22:31:24 PDT A young doctor may not recall a great deal of the knowledge taught in undergraduate and clinical years. Normally, this is not a problem as topics can be looked up and help sought from colleagues. However, some knowledge retention is non-negotiable. This is where the clinician (at any level) is expected to be able to avoid the serious consequences of certain types of patient presentation.

What are these ‘certain types’ of presentation? Something that seemed obvious was the imminent arrhythmias in a patient with inferior infarct. Or recognising a scaphoid fracture and the potential for avascular necrosis. This is a good start but what is the complete list?

We sought help from specialists in their fields and asked them – what are the conditions or procedures that have potentially serious implications that you wish all young doctors to know? The answers produced this list. It is not all-encompassing, as that would be too extensive – one can find dangers everywhere one looks – it is knowledge that clinicians consider vital.

]]> Gerard Ahern EEMCQ http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/24 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/24 Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:10:39 PDT EEMCQ is a collection of over 900 multiple choice questions based on the successful 'Exploring Essential' series. Categories include Anatomy, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Medicine and Embryology - with more to follow. They are of varying difficulty that will suit both undergraduates and postgraduates.

]]> Gerard Ahern Exploring Essential Medicine http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/23 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/23 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:28:43 PST The medical conditions explored in this program are limited to the common (or important) conditions encountered by the target audience (hence the ‘essential’ component). It is not a reference text.

The emphasis is on learning by principles (deep learning) rather than reciting learned lists (superficial learning). These principles can be applied in many diverse situations without having to completely learn the facts of all related conditions.

This is how all medicine should be taught so that students are able to concentrate on what is important to them as a hospital doctor, rather than what is important to those in specialist training.

Having said that, there are situations when lists must be rote learned. Even here, the list should be clearly hierarchical, with emphasis on the common factors or those that may cause serious illness.

]]> Gerard Ahern et al. Exploring Essential Pathology http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/22 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/22 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:22:35 PST Pathology as a separate and valuable entity has almost disappeared from the curriculum of many medical schools. Pathology museums have similarly vanished and many of the irreplaceable specimens have been lost. Fortunately, some universities have retained an excellent collection.

Some images may seem to have poor resolution. The truth is they were photographed through the glass of the container they were in. Keep this in mind when you look at some of the higher quality images – like the one on this page - you are looking through a thick layer of glass and some old preservative solution.

Until pathology is resurrected, at least we can keep the dead specimens alive by appreciating and learning from these images. We owe it to the patients who provided them.

]]> Gerard Ahern et al. Exploring Essential Anatomy http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/21 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/21 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:37:27 PST This program concentrates on clinically-applicable (Essential) Anatomy. It should be Explored, not rote-learnt. It provides an overview of clinical anatomy and is not a reference text.

]]> Gerard Ahern Treating Child and Adolescent Depression http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/20 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/20 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:00:51 PST This book is a practical and authoritative guide to diagnosis and treatment of child and adolescent depression in various clinical settings, health care systems, and cultures. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based precepts for treatment. The contributors address current controversies surrounding the potential risks of medications in children and discuss other biological treatments and psychotherapies. Key take-home points are listed at the end of each chapter. Flow charts and tables summarize treatment recommendations, and tables summarize evidence of effectiveness and quality of evidence. Also included are lists of other resources for clinicians, patients, and families.

]]> Joseph M. Rey et al. Avoiding Medical Mishaps http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/19 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/19 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:44:22 PST A young doctor may not recall a great deal of the knowledge taught in undergraduate and clinical years. Normally, this is not a problem as topics can be looked up and help sought from colleagues. However, some knowledge retention is non-negotiable. This is where the clinician (at any level) is expected to be able to avoid the serious consequences of certain types of patient presentation.

What are these ‘certain types’ of presentation? Something that seemed obvious was the imminent arrhythmias in a patient with inferior infarct. Or recognising a scaphoid fracture and the potential for avascular necrosis. This is a good start but what is the complete list?

We sought help from specialists in their fields and asked them – what are the conditions or procedures that have potentially serious implications that you wish all young doctors to know? The answers produced this list. It is not all-encompassing, as that would be too extensive – one can find dangers everywhere one looks – it is knowledge that clinicians consider vital.

]]> Gerard Ahern Exploring Essential General Practice http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/18 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/18 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:51:25 PDT General practitioners are under enormous pressure to perform adequately in all areas. This is the most stressful job in medicine, as one must have a certain level of knowledge in medicine, surgery, psychiatry, orthopaedics, paediatrics, ENT… and so on.

Surprisingly, (or perhaps not so), they tend to get ignored in the development of specific educational programs. We wondered how we could correct this in some small way, in appreciation for this devoted group.

Instead of being a watered down general medical program, we sought the latest report into GP consultations in Australia. We then selected the most common conditions seen, as reported by the GP’s themselves. The medical conditions explored are limited to these common (or important) conditions encountered. This is an exploration of many of these topics. It is not a reference text.

]]> Gerard Ahern Exploring Essential Embryology http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/17 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/17 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:35:59 PDT General practitioners are under enormous pressure to perform adequately in all areas. This is the most stressful job in medicine, as one must have a certain level of knowledge in medicine, surgery, psychiatry, orthopaedics, paediatrics, ENT… and so on.

Surprisingly, (or perhaps not so), they tend to get ignored in the development of specific educational programs. We wondered how we could correct this in some small way, in appreciation for this devoted group.

Instead of being a watered down general medical program, we sought the latest report into GP consultations in Australia. We then selected the most common conditions seen, as reported by the GP’s themselves. The medical conditions explored are limited to these common (or important) conditions encountered. This is an exploration of many of these topics. It is not a reference text.

]]> Gerard Ahern Exploring Essential Radiology http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/16 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/16 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:22:03 PDT The diagnostic process is dependent on good clinical skills. Full stop. But a differential diagnosis can be narrowed or a clinical suspicion confirmed by the proper use of imaging. This should not involve a ‘fishing expedition’ where the clinician replaces clinical skills with a series of investigation forms. Instead, knowledge of imaging greatly enhances the diagnostic process.

There are many principles involved in reading imaging of any type. This selection of more around 500 common, important and fascinating images will aid the interested person in developing their knowledge of these principles plus help in the recognition of conditions that have a specific presentation in both patient and image.

Retrieved from http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/exploring-essential-radiology/id448018095?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2#

]]> Gerard Ahern Exploring Essential Surgery: Procedures http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/15 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/15 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:21:32 PDT A diverse collection of clinical material pertaining to common surgical conditions is not really available at any one time - we have collected such material and use it to illustrate the diagnostic process and subsequent management. The program attempts to encourage the student to explore the whole body using subtle software techniques, (limited by the 'essential' component), in regard to surgery - hence the name 'Exploring Essential Surgery' (‘EES’).

]]> Gerard Ahern et al. Exploring Essential Surgery: Lower Limb http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/14 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/14 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:14:58 PDT A diverse collection of clinical material pertaining to common surgical conditions is not really available at any one time - we have collected such material and use it to illustrate the diagnostic process and subsequent management. The program attempts to encourage the student to explore the whole body using subtle software techniques, (limited by the 'essential' component), in regard to surgery - hence the name 'Exploring Essential Surgery' (‘EES’).

]]> Maurice Brygel et al. Exploring Essential Surgery: Anorectal http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/13 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/13 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:07:10 PDT A diverse collection of clinical material pertaining to common surgical conditions is not really available at any one time - we have collected such material and use it to illustrate the diagnostic process and subsequent management. The program attempts to encourage the student to explore the whole body using subtle software techniques, (limited by the 'essential' component), in regard to surgery - hence the name 'Exploring Essential Surgery' (‘EES’).

]]> Gerard Ahern et al. Exploring Essential Surgery: Herniae http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/12 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/12 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:00:43 PDT A diverse collection of clinical material pertaining to common surgical conditions is not really available at any one time - we have collected such material and use it to illustrate the diagnostic process and subsequent management. The program attempts to encourage the student to explore the whole body using subtle software techniques, (limited by the 'essential' component), in regard to surgery - hence the name 'Exploring Essential Surgery' (‘EES’).

]]> Gerard Ahern et al. Exploring Essential Surgery: Spine http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/11 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/11 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:54:43 PDT A diverse collection of clinical material pertaining to common surgical conditions is not really available at any one time - we have collected such material and use it to illustrate the diagnostic process and subsequent management. The program attempts to encourage the student to explore the whole body using subtle software techniques, (limited by the 'essential' component), in regard to surgery - hence the name 'Exploring Essential Surgery' (‘EES’).

]]> Gerard Ahern et al. Exploring Essential Surgery: Upper Limb http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/10 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/10 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:29:06 PDT A diverse collection of clinical material pertaining to common surgical conditions is not really available at any one time - we have collected such material and use it to illustrate the diagnostic process and subsequent management. The program attempts to encourage the student to explore the whole body using subtle software techniques, (limited by the 'essential' component), in regard to surgery - hence the name 'Exploring Essential Surgery' (‘EES’).

]]> Maurice Brygel et al. Exploring Essential Surgery: Pelvis http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/9 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/9 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:21:38 PDT A diverse collection of clinical material pertaining to common surgical conditions is not really available at any one time - we have collected such material and use it to illustrate the diagnostic process and subsequent management. The program attempts to encourage the student to explore the whole body using subtle software techniques, (limited by the 'essential' component), in regard to surgery - hence the name 'Exploring Essential Surgery' (‘EES’).

]]> Maurice Brygel et al. Exploring Essential Surgery: Thorax http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/8 http://researchonline.nd.edu.au/med_books/8 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:13:48 PDT A diverse collection of clinical material pertaining to common surgical conditions is not really available at any one time - we have collected such material and use it to illustrate the diagnostic process and subsequent management. The program attempts to encourage the student to explore the whole body using subtle software techniques, (limited by the 'essential' component), in regard to surgery - hence the name 'Exploring Essential Surgery' (‘EES’).

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