Review
"In my opinion, the most important feature of this book is the "inside" information that is included in each chapter. The helpful information ranges from short cuts for reading EKGs and test results evaluation to secrets for successfully taking a history and developing a rapport with patients and staff. The book successfully displays the information in a such a way that addresses the various learning styles of medical students. There are A to Z mnemonics in every chapter accompanied by concise tables and relevant illustrations. In addition, because medicine is a constantly changing field, there are helpful sections labeled "Current Med Talk" that alert the student to current treatment changes, terminology, or conditions that may not yet be published. Finally, at the end of each chapter there are lists of relevant references with evaluation reviews that are helpful for identifying the best reference sources for supplemental information." "I was very impressed with the volume of relevant information in this book. It addressed some of the most important fears and concerns that I have moving into my clinical clerkship years. It is great for quick reference and summarizes the conditions most frequently encountered on the wards. The chapters are all set up in the same format so it makes things easy to find and easy to understand. I am a very visual learner so the illustrations and the CT, MRI and X-rays were very helpful in retaining the information as it was presented. I think that the publication of a second edition of this book was necessary seeing that the practice of medicine changes so rapidly. This book will be very helpful for any third or fourth year intending to succeed and excel during their clinical years. " "4 Stars!" (
Doody's )
Product Description
Written by students for students, this high-yield guide helps them make the transition from the classroom to the hospital wards. Thoroughly revised and updated, this comprehensive book explains what to expect in each required rotation and provides sample notes & reports, medical facts, formulas, and protocols. Features the latest student ratings of available review resources.
Book Info
Johns Hopkins Univ., Baltimore, MD. Review for students preparing for the USMLE Step 1. Contains advice from former students, sample H&P notes, advice for oral patient presentations, evaluations, a description of the daily responsibilities in a core rotation, and key wards 'lingo.' Previous edition: c1995. Softcover.
From the Back Cover
A STUDENT TO STUDENT GUIDE FOR THE CLINICAL YEARS
*“This is a “must have” book for every medical student preparing to enter the junior year . . . contains many of the “pearls” which become obvious after learning them “the hard way” in the crucible of the wards. This text should be issued to every medical student entering the clinical years on orientation day.” Lawrence Brotherton, University of Kansas SOM (on the previous edition)
THERE’S NO BETTER ORIENTATION TO THE HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT, THE WARDS TEAM, AND DAILY WARDS ACTIVITIES THAN FIRST AID FOR THE WARDS.
*Tips for wards survival and handling difficult situations
*Advice on how to give oral patient presentations
*How to excel on each core rotation, including medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, neurology, and psychiatry
*High-yield facts on the diagnosis and treatment of commonly encountered diseases
*Updated guide to commonly used clinical handbooks, reference books, reviews, and texts
*Expanded “how to” guides for common procedures
*Sample H&P notes, daily progress notes, procedure notes, post-op notes, labor and delivery notes, and admission orders (20020131)
