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| APHORISMS & QUOTATIONS FOR THE SURGEON [Moshe Schein (ed)] This book brings a medley of over 1500 aphorisms, quotations, and rules -- by surgeons and non-surgeons -- about surgery, surgeons and anything which may be relevant to the practice of surgery. It should gratify all potential tastes as the book includes ancient as well as contemporary entries, formal and colloquial, pronounced by surgical giants or anonymous -- only guide by the prerequisite that the entry appeals to the surgical soul. Readers will probably use the book to decorate their lectures or manuscripts with relevant 'smart' or 'entertaining' entries. { 276pp, 200x255mm, September 2002; HB, £30.00, 1903378117:9781903378113 , TFM Publishing } |
| BREAST LUMPS : A Guide to Diseases of the Breast, Second Edition [J Smith BSc (Hons) & Dr D J Leaper MD ChM FRCS FACS] Any breast operation is a significant event. This book provides information to help to lessen the fear and gives practical advice for patients returning to a normal life. { 160pp, 145x210mm, October 2002; PB, £9.99, 1903378087:9781903378083 , TFM Publishing } |
| CATCHPOLE & THE 'F' WORDS : F1, F2, F3, F3000, Fford, etc [Barry Foley] For nearly 25 years, the Catchpole cartoon was a hugely popular feature in Autosport magazine. Every week, Catchpole and his friends passed comment on events in motor sport through the skill and humour of artist Barry Foley. Now, Catchpole is back, with the publication of this collection of nearly 400 cartoons as printed in Autosport between 1970 and 1994. This is a unique title, capturing the humour and wisdom of the sport and re-visiting a host of characters including Demon Tweak (the ever-scruffy mechanic), the glamorous Booby Galore, accident-prone Mad Log Malone and veteran German racer Von Turnips. { 216pp, 270x200mm, February 2001; PB, £9.95, 1903378044:9781903378045 , TFM Publishing } |
| COMPANION TO APHORISMS & QUOTATIONS FOR THE SURGEON [M Schein MD FACS FCS (SA) (ed)] Since its publication, about four years ago, the best-seller, "Aphorisms & Quotations for the Surgeon", has found its place in surgeons' personal and public libraries. Surgeons are using the book to 'decorate' their lectures or manuscripts with relevant smart or entertaining entries; some like to quote from the book during teaching rounds or conferences; many simply enjoy it for its collective and eternal surgical wisdom and wit. This book brings an additional medley of aphorisms and quotations for surgeons, sent in by surgeons or retrieved from multiple sources to serve as a companion to the first volume. It is hoped that readers, especially the younger surgeons, will discover that surgical truth is old, that what they think is a novel idea has been said before, and that what they observe around them -- has been observed years ago. It may contribute to their humanity and humility, perhaps even add maturity to their surgical personality and practice, and with a bit of luck, increase their sense of surgical humour -- which in the era of political correctness has tended to dry up. { 216pp, February 2008; PB, £20.00, 1903378613:9781903378618 , TFM Publishing } |
| CULTIVATING A THINKING SURGEON : New Perspectives on Clinical teaching, Learning & Assessment [Linda de Cossart & Della Fish] This book provides a classic supporting text for teachers and learners in the surgical field. The European Working Time Directive is just one of many factors that will radically change the way doctors work in the future. The aim of this book is to enable all those who teach young surgeons in the clinical setting to think about and prepare for a new and fresh approach to learning. The particular significance of this publication is that it makes a proper distinction between education and training, identifies the reasons why the postgraduate development of doctors as surgeons must involve education rather than merely training, and recognises that the education of surgeons must take place in the clinical setting. The book provides support in five areas: 1. It will enable surgical educators to develop on from the current and traditional teaching/learning relationship. 2. It takes as its basis the importance of professional values. 3. It provides for the first time a thorough educational framework, which will need to be utilised by the learner and educator to establish the educational focus of each trainee placement. 4. For the first time, it supports teachers and learners in developing the processes of reflective practice on a formal basis in surgical education. 5. It takes a new look at the assessment of the trainee in the light of new requirements and the needs of the new approaches to surgical education. { 274pp, 150x210mm, March 2005; PB, £35.00, 1903378265:9781903378267 , TFM Publishing } |
| CURRENT ORTHOPAEDIC PRACTICE : Essential Revision Notes for Postgraduate Exams [Sanjeev Agarwal MS FRCS Ed (Tr & Orth)] The book is intended as a concise overview of current orthopaedic practice. It will be of interest to orthopaedic surgeons in practice and to orthopaedic trainees -- both specialist and basic surgical, in particular, orthopaedic specialist registrars in the UK preparing for the exam, or trainees in other countries at an equivalent stage of orthopaedic training. Medical students doing orthopaedic attachments will find it a practical reference tool. In addition, individuals involved in the care of orthopaedic patients, such as physiotherapists and nurse practitioners, will find the book useful. With increasing sub-specialisation in orthopaedic surgery, it is more difficult for the specialist to keep abreast of recent changes and current trends in the management of orthopaedic conditions other than their own area of interest. This book aims to fill that void and will be an easily readable source with information that is concise and current. Emphasis is placed on the current literature and an effort has been made to provide evidence on controversial topics with annotated references incorporated into the text. These will be a useful resource for further reading. Any reader wishing to gain insight into 21st century orthopaedic surgery will find this book of interest and value. { 400pp, 210x270mm, September 2009; PB, £60.00, 1903378591:9781903378595 , TFM Publishing } |
| CUT TO THE CHASE : 100 Matrix Pearls for Doctors [Leo Gordon] Matrix pearls are the glue that holds medicine together. They are the valuable kernels of wisdom and experience that guide physicians through the complexities of modern medical practice. This book takes the grand oral traditions of medicine and records them as valuable lessons. Most of these pearls arise from heated discussions at the morbidity and mortality (audit) conference, on hospital rounds, in hallway discussions or in the physicians' lounge. Many arise in the privacy of the consultation room or from family discussions. These lessons are usually lost. They are seldom recorded and have never been catalogued. Dr Leo Gordon, distils a thirty-year career in medicine into one hundred witty, poignant and eminently readable essays. Students, nurses, administrators and physicians of all specialities will find in this book a delicious view of the ups and downs of life in medicine. Patients will get a rare look into the thoughts of medical practitioners. This is an indispensable guide through the world of today's medicine. { 320pp, 150x210mm, July 2006; PB, £25.00, 1903378494:9781903378496 , TFM Publishing } |
| DEAD MEDICS' SOCIETY [Mike Albany] David Gray is a disillusioned surgeon approaching retirement. One night, on the way home from an emergency aneurysm repair, he has a car crash and meets the spirit of the patient he's just operated on -- a man called Alf Angel. Alf, a simple and straightforward character, becomes Gray's guardian and travelling companion on a fantastic journey through time. They visit scenes from Gray's formative years as a young medic, before moving further back in time to learn something of the early trials and tribulations of scientific surgery. Through it all, Gray earnestly seeks the worth of his calling as a doctor and surgeon and ultimately, the nature and meaning of life itself. This is a short novella told in a tongue-in-cheek style using a mixture of amusing whimsy and, at times, profound insight into the minds of men who wield scalpels for a living. Although this short tale is clearly fiction, the historical figures and operations depicted are real, though the characterisation is down to poetic license. Read it and wonder. { 142pp, 150x185mm, October 2004; PB, £12.99, 1903378346:9781903378342 , TFM Publishing } |
| EMQS FOR SURGERY [L Fligelstone & A H Davies (eds)] The assessment of medical knowledge is evolving and Extended Matching Questions (EMQs) are fast becoming one of the preferred structured question assessment of how well medical knowledge is applied in the clinical setting. The editors have enlisted the help of specialists in all relevant clinical specialties to create a bank of questions typical of the assessment of candidates in postgraduate examinations such as the MRCS/FRCS in the United Kingdom. It is likely that the Board Exams in the United States may follow and the question structure is of considerable help in self assessment at all levels. { 334pp, 150x210mm, September 2004; PB, £25.00, 190337815X:9781903378151 , TFM Publishing } |
| ENDOVASCULAR INTERVENTION : Current Controversies [Michael G Wyatt & Anthony F Watkinson (eds)] The endovascular specialist has arrived. Times are changing and it is vital for all those interested in endovascular intervention to train in and embrace these new technologies. The chapters in this book have all been written by carefully selected internationally renowned endovascular specialists. Each author is at the cutting edge of the endovascular revolution and they are the architects of change in the treatment of vascular disease. The topics have been chosen to reflect the multidisciplinary nature of modern endovascular practice. None are specialty-based and will appeal to surgeons, radiologists, cardiologists and all practitioners involved in the endovascular management of vascular disease. The management of aortic, thoracic, carotid, mesenteric and venous disease is changing. This book is designed to update you on these developments and to encourage you to participate in this exciting phase in the treatment of patients with vascular disease. Enjoy the read. { 312pp, 200x270mm, June 2004; PB, £30.00, 1903378311:9781903378311 , TFM Publishing } |
| ENDOVASCULAR THERAPIES : Current Evidence [M G Wyatt & A F Watkinson] As techniques have become established, technology has moved forward at a breathtaking pace making regular update vital to stay abreast of this expanding speciality. The topics and authors in this book have been carefully selected to reflect these recent advances and to inform and educate the reader. All authors are renowned and respected within their fields of endovascular intervention. They have provided an up-to-date text covering all main aspects of vascular disease. This book will appeal to all specialists who practice endovascular intervention in the fields of interventional radiology, vascular surgery and cardiology. The readership should extend to all members of the endovascular team, be they doctor, nurse, technologist or technician. It will hopefully update the reader in many of these exciting areas. We hope you enjoy it. { 276pp, 210x270mm, June 2006; PB, £35.00, 190337846X:9781903378465 , TFM Publishing } |
| EVIDENCE FOR CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY [Bruce Keogh, Domenico Pagano Tom Treasure & Ian Hunt (eds)] What is the evidence? Evidence-based medicine, or EBM which slips off the tongue more readily, seeks to offer proof that what we offer patients whenever we treat them, do a diagnostic test, or recommend anything from an operation to change in life style, is known to be effective. Fifty to 100 years ago, health care was delivered patchily, much less of it was effective, and was based on an image of a kindly doctor treating the sick, who were glad of whatever help could be offered. Now, medicine is effective and whether you look at it as major government expense or big business in private health care insurance, there is no sense in spending money on ineffective treatments, while we do not have enough to spend on what is of proven worth. Individual doctors cannot read everything and cannot possibly synthesise what they do read, so that they are aware of what is proven to be effective and what probably is not. The "The Evidence for ..." series seeks to fill that need. Into "The Evidence for Cardiothoracic Surgery" we have commissioned systematic reviews of the common operations and some innovative treatments, to present the facts to busy doctors. Where is there and where is there not evidence? { 250pp, 210x270mm, September 2004; HB, £40.00, 1903378206:9781903378205 , TFM Publishing } |
| EVIDENCE FOR ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY [David Limb & Stuart M Hay (eds)] The rate of publication of new materials and research exceeds the capacity of any individual to keep fully abreast. So how are we to keep up-to-date and sufficiently informed to practice evidence-based medicine? One way is to rely on authoritative yet unbiased reviews of important questions written by authors dedicated to education of the reader; that is the purpose of this book. It has been a formidable challenge, therefore, for our internationally-based contributors to wade through the sea of evidence and pick out significant advances that represent a true step forward in our knowledge. Whether the reader is an established practitioner wishing to update their knowledge or a trainee wanting to brush up on current opinion before exams, this book should fit the bill. The size of the task would be prohibitive if every aspect of trauma and orthopaedics was to be considered. For this reason we have selected key areas where rapid expansion in knowledge is occurring or where there is topical interest. We hope, therefore, that we have summarised a sufficiently broad range of topics to make this essential reading for orthopaedic surgeons of all grades. { 350pp, 215x280mm, September 2006; HB, £50.00, 1903378362:9781903378366 , TFM Publishing } |
| EVIDENCE FOR PLASTIC SURGERY [Christopher Stone, MB, ChB, MSc, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Plast.) (ed). foreword by Nicholas Parkhouse] Evidence-based medicine is now firmly established in the lexicon of modern health care. In "The Evidence for Plastic Surgery" the diverse spectrum of plastic surgical practice is called to account by a cross-examination of the available evidence in support of many of the common treatment protocols and surgical procedures in everyday use. The result is a text that makes an important contribution to some of the contentious debates within the speciality and details the critical appraisal of new or developing techniques. This is a unique and invaluable reference source for senior doctors and for those in training, not only in plastic surgery but also in a variety of other closely aligned specialities including general and orthopaedic surgery. { 358pp, 210x270mm, January 2008; HB, £75.00, 1903378508:9781903378502 , TFM Publishing } |
| EVIDENCE FOR UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY [S M Griffin & S Raimes (eds)] Approximately 45 chapters written by leading international authorities. Each chapter analyses the available literature to produce an authoritative statement about the management of upper gastrointestinal disorders. The book includes a concise summary of the best available scientific evidence providing up-to-date information. { 400pp, 210x270mm, September 2008; HB, £50.00, 1903378214:9781903378212 , TFM Publishing } |
| EVIDENCE FOR UROLOGY [Chris Dawson & Gordon Muir (eds)] Approximately 45 chapters written by leading international authorities. Each chapter analyses the available literature to produce an authoritative statement about the management of urological disorders. The book includes a concise summary of the best available scientific evidence providing up-to-date information. REVIEW: 'The Evidence for Urology' has been awarded first prize in the Urology category of the 2005 BMA Medical Book Competition. The judges said, "This is an excellent book which reviews the evidence for a number of complex urological questions which are raised by trainees, consultants and sometimes by patients. It is brilliantly laid-out with the right amount of emphasis in each chapter. There are summary points at the end of each chapter which guide the clinician appropriately. The evidence is up to date and well-reviewed, providing a good summary as well as a launching platform for further reading. I would recommend this book to consultants and trainees alike, especially to those coming up to specialty examinations." { 396pp, 200x270mm, February 2005; HB, £40.00, 1903378192:9781903378199 , TFM Publishing } |
| EVIDENCE FOR VASCULAR SURGERY : 2nd Edition [J J Earnshaw DM FRCS & J A Murie MA BSc MD FRCSEd FRCSG] The first edition published in 1999, was described as a "longed for addition to the literature", and as a text that "cannot be compared with any other book on vascular surgery" (Lancet 2000; 355: 1918). At the time it was different; a book to help busy clinicians sift through surgical research and use it to make sensible decisions for their clinical practice. The challenge for this second edition is to produce something better still. The new edition is larger and more comprehensive, thanks to valuable suggestions from colleagues and reviewers. The text is as accessible as possible, with short chapters, recommendations for management, comprehensive referencing and full colour illustration. It belongs on the shelf, or in the briefcase of everyone who has to treat patients with vascular disease. { 278pp, 155x230mm, December 2006; HB, £59.95, 1903378451:9781903378458 , TFM Publishing } |
| EVIDENCE-BASED MANAGEMENT OF HYPERTENSION [Matthew R Weir, MD] The treatment of hypertension is now evolving into a decision-making process of ever greater complexity. Not only has the range of drugs available increased but so too has our knowledge of the diversity of individual patients' responsiveness to therapy, and the need to tailor their treatment with reference to a wide variety of additional factors. In order to provide effective patient care, the clinician needs to be aware of all the options available, but also of the evidence supporting their use and the extent to which that evidence justifies the choices made. In this volume, leading authorities in their fields draw on the available evidence to provide answers to a series of key clinical questions facing the clinician treating hypertension. These include questions of definition; who do we treat, and when? Should we treat pre-hypertension? How does the choice of therapy change in the presence of comorbidities such as obesity, ischemic heart disease, left ventricular hypertrophy, diabetes or cerebrovascular disease? What is the optimal treatment of women in pregnancy? The book provides answers to these and many other questions, as the authors present an expert analysis of the available evidence and offer authoritative recommendations for treatment planning. In each chapter, tables highlight evidence from a variety of sources, and every chapter concludes with a series of key practice points that present a summary of evidence-based recommendations for best practice, graded according to the quality of that evidence. For any clinician concerned with the care of the hypertensive patient, this volume will be a valuable aid to treatment planning and long term management. { 300pp, December 2009; HB, £50.00, 1903378729:9781903378724 , TFM Publishing } |
| EVIDENCE-BASED MANAGEMENT OF LIPID DISORDERS [Maud N Vissers, Ph.D., John J P Kastelein, MD Ph,D,, Erik S Stroes, MD Ph.D.] Practising evidence-based medicine necessarily depends on the clinician having access to the best evidence available, but in a fast-moving field, keeping up to date with the latest developments is a challenging prospect. In this new volume, leading experts focus on the most important clinical issues associated with the management of Lipid Disorders, evaluating and interpreting the evidence available to provide the reader with a reliable summary of our current knowledge. Topics covered include therapeutic strategies for managing hereditary lipid disorders, including familial hypercholesterolaemia, both in adults and children, and familial combined hypercholesterolaemia. The authors also evaluate the evidence for a link between inflammatory disease and cardiovascular risk; the metabolic syndrome and the interconnections between dyslipidaemias and diabetes. They also look at therapeutic challenges such as the management of patients who are statin resistant, and the control of lipid levels in those suffering renal insufficiency. Tables highlight important data, evidence from trial results and expert reports, and each section concludes with a series of Key Points that present a summary of evidence-based recommendations for best practice, graded according to the quality of that evidence. The book provides the busy clinician with a unique analysis of the data supporting current therapies and will help the reader formulate effective strategies for treating their own patients. { 300pp, December 2009; HB, £50.00, 1903378710:9781903378717 , TFM Publishing } |
| EXTENDED MATCHING QUESTIONS IN OPTHALMOLOGY [Tariq Ayoub iBSc MB BS Sharmin Badiei iBSc; Edited by Alexander Ionides MD BS FRCOphth MD] This book is a question book that focuses on ophthalmology and specialities related to ophthalmology including neurology, neurosurgery, ENT, infectious diseases, rheumatology, etc. Nearly all medical schools within the UK are now using extended matching questions (EMQ) to examine students on their knowledge of different specialities. This book is designed to give students the opportunity to hone their skills in answering such questions and will have approximately 150 EMQs relating to the following topics: Cornea and external eye disease; Cataract; Glaucoma; Medical retina and vitreo-retinal surgery; Strabismus; Paediatric ophthalmology; Neuro-ophthalmology; Ocular adnexal and orbital disease; Refractive errors and optics. There will be questions on diagnosis, investigation and management of different diseases. At the end of each section the answer to the questions and an explanation of the answer will also be given. This will help overall understanding and comprehension. { 300pp, 215x280mm, April 2009; PB, £25.00, 1903378583:9781903378588 , TFM Publishing } |
| FETAL CARDIOLOGY SIMPLIFIED : A Practical Manual [Gurleen Sharland, BS, MD, FRCP (ed)] Foetal cardiology has developed dramatically into a subspecialty in the past 25 years. The majority of people examining the foetal heart are not 'experts' in foetal cardiology and therefore find interpreting images, particularly in case of abnormality, rather difficult. This book is designed as a practical guide, to be kept near the ultrasound machine, for all those performing foetal heart scans, but without the expertise of a foetal cardiologist. The aim is to allow the user to recognise the common forms of foetal cardiac abnormality and to appreciate the associated lesions and outcome. The book has a large number of illustrations to enable the reader to visualise the different types of problem and the various forms in which they may manifest. There are relatively few books published in the field of foetal cardiology. Whilst there is a place for large textbooks covering all aspects of foetal cardiology in detail, most people performing the foetal heart scan need an idiot's guide about the normal foetal heart and the common things that go wrong with it. This book is aimed at all sonographers, obstetricians and radiologists performing obstetric ultrasound scans and at paediatric cardiologists, both at consultant and trainee level. Thus, this book should fulfil this unmet need in the market, although it is not designed as a comprehensive reference textbook in foetal cardiology. { 300pp, 210x270mm, December 2008; PB, £60.00, 1903378559:9781903378557 , TFM Publishing } |
| FRONTIERS IN COLORECTAL SURGERY [Robin K S Phillips & Miss S Clark (eds)] This book is a topical review of issues the editors consider to be 'hot topics' and will be of interest to qualified consultant colorectal surgeons and those performing general surgery with an interest in colorectal surgery. In addition, the topics picked are likely to be ones that candidates taking the Intercollegiate Examination in General Surgery will be quizzed upon. It is not intended to be a textbook covering all aspects of colorectal surgery. Rather, it is meant to be an up-to-date view of current and probable near future advances. Frontiers in neoplasia, inflammatory bowel disease, anal disorders and management are covered by acknowledged experts, known to be active in the field. The implications of deep pelvic dissection and pouch surgery in males and females are sensitively explored. Each chapter contains three main sections entitled 'What is the problem/issue?', 'Where are we now?' and 'Where are we going?'. Referencing for the first two is key and current; the last section is speculative with the occasional reference. This volume should find a place on the coloproctologist's bookshelf as an exciting review of contemporary themes, complementing traditional textbooks. { 282pp, 210x270mm, June 2005; HB, £40.00, 1903378338:9781903378335 , TFM Publishing } |
| GETTING TO GRIPS WITH CLINICAL GOVERNANCE [Simon Harrison, Colin Pollock & Stephanie Symons] The launch of clinical governance in the late 1990s was accompanied by a measure of excitement although, at that stage, it was impossible to determine whether this was really to be the start of a quality-driven revolution in healthcare. Since its inception, much has been done to turn the concepts behind clinical governance into practical reality. Have these efforts been successful? Many would argue that the jury is still out. The authors have approached the topic from the diverse backgrounds offered by urological surgery, general practice and public health medicine. The result is a commentary on the evolution of clinical governance that has the firm anchors of practicality and realism. The book looks at clinical governance from the perspective of the practising clinician and explains what clinical governance has to offer them. Doctors, nurses, therapists and managers should all find something of interest and practical value within these pages. { 200pp, 150x210mm, August 2003; PB, £25.00, 1903378168:9781903378168 , TFM Publishing } |
| GUIDE TO CANCER GENETICS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE [Sue Clark, MD, FRCS (ed)] Intensive research over the last fifteen years has yielded a vast expansion in our understanding of the role of inheritance and genetics in a variety of cancers. Several inherited conditions have been identified which result in a high risk of various cancers; some of these were previously recognised, but the genetic basis underlying them has now been elucidated. This knowledge is now entering the sphere of routine clinical care. Once the preserve of researchers and highly specialised units, genetic testing for cancer predisposition is now accessible to most clinicians via regional genetics units; in the USA patients can access commercial genetic testing facilities. There is a growing evidence base to guide family screening and clinical management of affected individuals. Surgeons, gastroenterologists, gynaecologists, oncologists, endocrinologists and many others need an awareness of these disorders, an understanding of genetic testing and when it is indicated, and how to manage patients with inherited cancer predisposition and their families. Testing for these conditions has potential legal, ethical and financial implications different from those which most clinicians regularly encounter, and continuing scientific and clinical advance means that patients and their doctors will face regular changes in management. This book covers the basic concepts of cancer genetics. The common inherited cancer syndromes are each dealt with in greater depth, with the current management outlined. This book is aimed at all clinicians who may encounter these conditions in their practice. It aims to facilitate identification of high-risk individuals and families, to inform interaction with geneticists and other sub-specialists, to provide a basis for patient management and to stimulate interest in these fascinating conditions. { 300pp, 210x270mm, November 2008; PB, £30.00, 1903378540:9781903378540 , TFM Publishing } |
| GUIDE TO THE POLYCYSTIC OVARY : Its Effects on Health & Fertility [Professor Gabor Kovacs & Jane Smith] Several studies have looked at populations of volunteers, women from the electoral roll and women attending general practices, and have reported the ultrasound appearance of polycystic ovaries in as many as one in three to one in five. If groups of women with irregular periods are looked at, up to 90% will have polycystic ovaries at ultrasound. Similarly, when women with increased facial and body hair are screened, about 90% will have polycystic ovaries, as will three out of four women with acne. It has also been suggested by some studies that women with recurrent miscarriage or early pregnancy loss after in-vitro fertilisation have an increased incidence of polycystic ovaries. However, not all studies support this hypothesis, and additional research is needed to evaluate this further. This book looks at the historical background of this condition; the structure and function of the female genital organs; symptoms and signs; diagnostic techniques; the inheritance of polycystic ovary syndrome; long-term effects; lifestyle factors; polycystic ovaries and the skin; ovulation induction; surgical treatment to induce ovulation; in-vitro fertilisation; pregnancy outcomes. { 120pp, 150x210mm, February 2002; PB, £9.99, 1903378060:9781903378069 , TFM Publishing } |
| HANDS ON : Developing Your Differential Diagnostic Skills [Simon Browning DO Cert Ed] Continuing professional development in the mainstream manual therapies: physiotherapy, osteopathy and chiropractic, is now a mandatory requirement to ensure continued registration with the relevant professional body. All the professional registration bodies identify the importance of continuous self-directed learning and learning with others. This workbook can be a practical tool in identifying areas for further study and once completed, will form a valuable part of the therapist's continuing professional development portfolio. This workbook is divided into sections, each dealing with a different aspect of the consultation process, covering the general observation of the patient, aspects of the case history, physical evaluation and specific systemic examination procedures, enabling the practitioner to reflect upon their personal differential diagnostic criteria for both medical disease and musculoskeletal dysfunction. { 178pp, 215x280mm, January 2006; PB, £25.00, 1903378435:9781903378434 , TFM Publishing } |
| HANDS ON -- A CLINICAL COMPANION : Steps to Confidence in Musculoskeletal Diagnosis [Simon Browning] This is a practical guide book for anyone involved in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries or disorders. The book has been written by Simon Browning, a qualified osteopath with over 25 years of experience in treatment, coupled with several years experience of lecturing and supervising clinics at the London School of Osteopathy. Throughout that time, Browning honed and crafted the manuscript for this book, making it a unique and highly practical guide to his profession. The book will prove invaluable to orthopaedic medical practitioners, osteopaths, physiotherapists and chiropractors. It has been designed and written to aid the diagnostic process and draws together a wide range of information. In addition, the book has significant potential as a teaching aid, both for those in training and in the early stages of their career. From May 2004, it will become a statutory requirement for all osteopaths to continue their professional development, and 'Hands On' will be a valuable tool for this purpose. { 224pp, 150x210mm, January 2004; PB, £25.00, 1903378303:9781903378304 , TFM Publishing } |
| HEADACHE SIMPLIFIED [Dawn Marcus, MD] This practical book provides a handy reference for the doctor confronted with patients complaining of headache. Headache is one of the most common complaints seen in the outpatient or ambulatory care setting, and may be caused by a wide variety of conditions. This book clearly explains up-to-date headache epidemiology, impact, and pathogenesis, and walks the reader through the steps to evaluating and treating the patient presenting with primary or secondary headache disorders. Also included are reviews of common headache comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease and stroke, epilepsy, fibromyalgia and mood disturbance. Copious use of easy-to-understand figures, tables, and algorithms make this book a useful and practical tool in the clinic. Guidance on selecting diagnostic tests and specific treatment protocols are provided. Treatment recommendations are evidence-based with full referencing and include emerging therapies. Sections on evaluating and treating headaches in children, women during pregnancy, and the elderly complete this comprehensive reference. The likely readership will include the following: neurologists, general physicians, doctors in training, hospital pharmacists, primary care physicians, nurses and nurse practitioners. { 208pp, 150x210mm, September 2008; PB, £30.00, 1903378672:9781903378670 , TFM Publishing } |
| KEY QUESTIONS IN CARDIAC SURGERY [Narain Moorjani MB ChB, MRCS, MD, FRCS (C-Th), Nicola Viola, MD & Sunil K Ohri MD, FRCS (Eng, Ed & CTh)] This book will systematically cover all the main topics involved in the current practice of a cardiac surgeon. It will incorporate current guidelines for practice (such as from the American Heart Association and European Society of Cardiology) and up-to-date information based on current literature. All the chapters have been written by cardiac surgeons who have recently undertaken their Cardiothoracic Board / Specialty Exit examinations and reviewed by a cardiothoracic examiner of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Each chapter will be structured to include aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, indications for surgery, peri-operative management, surgical options and postoperative care. Possible complications will be discussed and the results of current practice presented. Importantly there will be a section on basic sciences related to the practising cardiac surgeon and a further section on cardiac investigations with many images illustrating the variety of pathologies. Each chapter will also contain important references for further reading and greater depth of knowledge. The data and body of knowledge presented in this book is strictly evidence-based and is relevant to all cardiac surgical trainees, at any stage of their training programme. It will provide interns, residents and specialist registrars the necessary information to carry out their daily duties. Adult cardiologists and cardiothoracic intensive care unit specialists will also find the book useful in terms of the indications and surgical management of these patients, as they are integral to the cardiac surgical process. Another important group is the nursing staff, physiotherapists and other professions allied to medicine, both surgical and cardiological, working with patients with adult cardiac disease either pre-operatively or postoperatively, as it will help to give a detailed understanding of the principles surrounding adult cardiac surgical disease. Most importantly, the book is ideal as a revision aid for residents/registrars undertaking their Cardiothoracic Surgery Board examinations around the world. Although these examinations vary in format in different countries, this book is applicable to all cardiothoracic surgical trainees. Its concise, yet complete coverage of the important topics, make it the ideal guide to answer the key questions in cardiac surgery that are asked within the confines of an examination. { 300pp, May 2009; PB, £60.00, 1903378699:9781903378694 , TFM Publishing } |
| LAW OF INTERNET & MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS : The US & EU Contrasted [Andrew P Sparrow] The internet and the equipment through which it is delivered has revolutionised the way business offers its services and consumers access information. The constantly evolving technology will continue to become mobile both in terms of the apparatus used to get online, such as mobile phones, and also the wireless capability which will become widespread. Commercial use of the technology presents huge legal issues and has led to the introduction of significant new laws to govern online trade. However, the approach taken by the EU in regulating the internet differs markedly from that of the United States. Given the degree of trade between the two continents and in particular between the USA and the UK, it is vital that businesses on both sides of the Atlantic understand the diverse legal regimes, whether they operate in European or North American markets. This book provides an overview of the English law treatment of the internet, which is heavily influenced by the EU, and contrasts it where appropriate to American legal governance. The book examines issues including online contractual formation, privacy law across geographical borders, electronic signatures, online marketing and consumer sales over the internet. The book is essential reading for businesses in both lands. { 160pp, 150x210mm, April 2004; PB, £30.00, 1903378184:9781903378182 , TFM Publishing } |
| LIFE MEANS NOTHING BEHIND THE GREEN WALL : A Novel [Professor Z] ...The Park Hospital in Brooklyn, New York City. Two established top knives lead the local Medical-Surgical Mafia. They control the medical board, bully the hospital president, intimidate the chairman of surgery, elevate their cronies, repress their enemies and extort dollar-producing referrals. They also systemically kill their patients through sloppy and negligent practice but remain beyond scrutiny for many years. Until Professor Z arrives... learn how malpractice, negligence, greed, corruption, whistle blowing, friendships and treachery thrive at the New York Park Hospital... { 320pp, 140x215mm, January 2003; PB, £12.99, 0966524055:9780966524055 , TFM Publishing (Physician's Publishing) } |
| LONE FURROW : The Story of Arthur Mallock & His U2 Racing Cars [Paul Lawrence] Recounts the remarkable story of Arthur Mallock, an army major who designed, built and constructed his own racing cars. Starting from a shed in his garden, Mallock created a dynasty of sports-racing cars of which more than 300 now exist. Mallock was regarded as one of the great pioneers of post-war motor racing in Britain. { 150x215mm, June 2002; HB, £19.50, 0953005208:9780953005208 , TFM Publishing } |
| LOW BACK PAIN : Some Real Answers [Dr Brian J Sweetman FRCP MD PhD] Back pain is the commonest form of rheumatism and it is estimated to affect between 65% and 80% of populations sampled. The costs of back pain-related medical care and disability compensation make it one of society's most significant non-lethal medical conditions. Whilst mortality is low, its morbidity is high, inconvenience great, and economic burden massive. The actual symptom of back pain is one of the commonest and most perplexing encountered in medical practice. A proper understanding of what it means is crucial for further medical advance. However, the field of back pain research probably has more experts than any other. Anybody who has back pain will, as often as not, expound views on all matters concerning causation and expectations. Indeed, it is not for a lack of ideas that this field of investigation has failed to make progress. A respected senior investigator advised me early on that patients could not even tell which side their pain was on. It was only many years later that I discovered why. Though the initial incident or accident would seem important to the patient and to the researcher, it is remarkable how little it helps distinguish patterns of back pain. Tests of inappropriate behaviour in the past have been widely disseminated and yet even the originators have said that they cannot be sure of the implications of positive non-organic test findings. This book will show that these 'indicators' are not what they seem to be. In many cases, it is difficult to tell which level in the lumbar spine the pain comes from, and thus treatments such as injections or operation, may be given at the wrong level, let alone the wrong side. Though the various forms of back pain treatment seem to help some patients, when these same treatments are subjected to randomised controlled trials, the evidence for efficacy seems to all but vanish. With all these difficulties and uncertainties, it can be seen why low back pain presents one of the most fallible fields of healthcare. This book indicates that there are ways of dealing with the majority of these problems. Many of the answers from the research conducted were most unexpected. The reader is also advised that the scientific approach cannot deliver hard and fast answers to all contemporary questions in such a wide field and much has depended on the choice of problems to study. Whilst the tests used to distinguish the patterns in this study have their limitations, and whilst there is, as yet, only limited evidence as to the underlying pathology for the patterns recognised, it is felt that some of the other patterns identified are descriptive of diagnoses that are generally accepted. If the answers that are put forward appear to change the direction of understanding, it is hoped that you, the reader, will be able to carry the enquiry further when you see patients, advise treatment or even experience back pain yourself! { 152pp, 150x210mm, September 2005; HB, £25.00, 1903378419:9781903378410 , TFM Publishing } |
| MANUAL FOR BLOOD CONSERVATION [D Thomas, J Thompson & Dr B Ridler (eds)] A multi-disciplinary team approach within this new book which evaluates the current state-of-play with regard to blood conservation, including a fresh look at the evidence. Contents will cover the Supply and Demand issues; why/how changes have occurred; a historical overview; transfusion transmitted diseases; changing demographics and the projected impact on blood supplies; considerations for transfusion practice; surgical peri-operative techniques; medical management; risk management issues; the role of the Hospital Transfusion Team; educational issues; National Reports/Edicts; clinical networks in blood transfusion. { 286pp, 150x210mm, May 2004; PB, £25.00, 1903378249:9781903378243 , TFM Publishing } |
| MEMOIRS OF ALLEN OLDFATHER WHIPPLE : The Man Behind the Whipple Operation [Samir Johna & Moshe Schein] To the abdominal surgeon a first successful Whipple procedure is what a first combat mission is to the fighter pilot: a symbol of competence -- the fruits of prolonged training. Not many surgeons managed to incorporate their names into a commonly used eponym; Allen Whipple did and so became immortalised as a household name to surgeons world-wide. Yet, little has been known and written about Whipple, the great American surgeon -- the person and his other interests. This is what this book is about: an edited version of Whipple's previously unpublished memories, which until now -- for more than forty years -- has collected dust. In these pages the retired Whipple describes the journey of his life from the very beginning in Persia, where he was born, to the very end in New Jersey where he died. He provides snap shots of himself, his family and friends, his colleagues, and the changing times in which he lived. The editors have abbreviated the original manuscript by a third and have added footnotes and illustrations. An introduction and 'end page' adds perspective to the memoirs. It has been said "God put the pancreas in the back because he did not want surgeons messing with it". Allen Whipple had the courage to mess with the pancreas and to show us how to mess with it successfully. But what kind of man was he and how did he arrive at his achievements? Find out in this book. { 222pp, 150x210mm, May 2003; PB, £25.00, 1903378141:9781903378144 , TFM Publishing } |
| OBJECTIVE STRUCTURED CLINICAL EXAMINATION IN ANAESTHESIA : Practice Papers for Teachers & Trainees [Dr Cyprian Mendonca & Dr Shyam Balasubramanian (eds)] The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a highly reliable and valid tool for the evaluation of trainees in anaesthesia. It enables examiners and trainers to assess a number of competencies in an organised way. Performance in the OSCE is considered to be a fair reflection of the level of knowledge and skill attained during anaesthesia training. Apart from having a wide and deep knowledge on the subject, trainees are expected to have the capacity to demonstrate their competency in a short period of time allotted for each station. The authors of this book have a rich experience in successfully conducting OSCE courses in the United Kingdom. The sample OSCE sets in the book closely simulate the style and content of the Royal College of Anaesthetists' examination format. The book contains 100 OSCE stations with answers based on key practical procedures, clinical skills, communication skills, data interpretation, anaesthetic equipment and the management of critical incidents on a simulator. The answers are presented thoroughly and clearly. The tutorial on the relevant topic and additional key points at the end of each station, together with more than 100 illustrations throughout the book will complement the reader's overall understanding. The marking system signifies the relevance of each question, enabling objective assessment of knowledge and practical skills. This book will also help candidates all over the world to pass highly competitive postgraduate examinations in anaesthesia. It is an invaluable educational resource for all anaesthetists. { 384pp, 150x210mm, August 2007; PB, £35.00, 1903378567:9781903378564 , TFM Publishing } |
| OBLIQUE VIEW : Cardiology From A Different Angle [Michael S Norell MD FRCP (ed)] The study of heart disease -- cardiology -- is an immensely satisfying branch of medicine. The heart is just so tangible; we can see it, touch it, hear it, and when all else fails, we can always manage to put a tube inside and take X-ray pictures of it. Because we try to make sense of a three-dimensional organ by taking two dimensional snapshots, we need a variety of angles to get the complete image, and so often use 'an oblique view'. Day to day life in a cardiac unit is the same; often mundane, sometimes dramatic, but always amenable to being examined with a different slant. How do common cardiac drugs get their name? What sort of music do surgeons choose to listen to as they delve amongst our innards? Why can going to cardiac conferences be so damned irritating and just how close to reality are all those TV hospital dramas? What personalised number plates adorn doctors’ cars, which accents best suit which specialties and what should you call a disease in order to ensure that it is your name that is immortalised in the medical textbooks for years to come? This collection of musings touches on these, as well as many other aspects of cardiology. They do not attempt to make sense of any of them; they aim only to broaden the mind a little by taking a sideways glance at medical life. { 154pp, 150x210mm, May 2007; PB, £20.00, 1903378532:9781903378533 , TFM Publishing } |
| OPERATING WITHIN THE LAW : A Practical Guide For Surgeons & Lawyers [Professor Bruce Campbell, Ken Callum & Nicholas A Peacock] The primary aim of this book is to provide clear and concise explanations about all aspects of the medico-legal process for surgeons, other doctors and lawyers. A wide range of topics is covered including: how the medico-legal arena is changing; the legal principles involved; how to avoid medico-legal problems; resolving complaints out of court; the surgeon as defendant; the surgeon as expert; the GMC and the Coroner. { 254pp, 150x210mm, April 2001; PB, £24.95, 1903378052:9781903378052 , TFM Publishing } |
| PAST TRUTH & PRESENT POETRY : Medical Discoveries & the People Behind Them [Dr Richard J Bing] This is a book comprising 28 small chapters focusing on medical scientists and their discoveries. The title states past truth because these are truly historical and memorable events to be noted by anyone with an interest in medicine, but also present poetry which looks at how these discoveries have impacted on us through the times. The chapters are wide-ranging, but many are from the field of cardiology. Examples of these scientists include Hans Spemann who contributed to the work on stem cells; John Gibbon and cardiopulmonary bypass; Christian Doppler and his theory; Albrecht Fleckenstein and advances in cardiac therapy; Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Prize. This book will be of interest to anyone in medicine who has an interest in the history of outstanding medical discoveries and the individuals behind them. { 140pp, 150x210mm, January 2006; PB, £20.00, 1903378443:9781903378441 , TFM Publishing } |
| PATHWAYS OF CARE IN VASCULAR SURGERY [J D Beard & S Murray (eds)] Following the success of its last symposium and book entitled 'The Evidence for Vascular Surgery', the Joint Vascular Research Group (JVRG) brings you this book. The book describes recent developments and best practice in vascular surgery, with an emphasis on multi-disciplinary care pathways. It is based upon a symposium held in Sheffield in June 2002 that aimed to improve the provision and equality of care for patients with peripheral arterial and venous disease. Many members of the JVRG have contributed to this book, including vascular surgeons, anaesthetists, radiologists, nurses and vascular technologists. The book consists of five sections covering the main areas of management of patients with peripheral vascular disease: Outpatients and medical management; Vascular imaging and endovascular intervention; Vascular surgery; Anaesthesia and theatres; Organisational aspects of care. { 372pp, 210x270mm, July 2002; PB, £30.00, 1903378095:9781903378090 , TFM Publishing } |
| PEARCE'S SURGICAL COMPANION : Essential Revision Notes for Postgraduate Exams [Oliver Pearce MB, BS, MRCS] This book represents a review of all the subjects with which a junior doctor needs to be effortlessly conversant in their postgraduate surgical exams in order to qualify as a specialist trainee. It covers a full range of subjects, concisely written to aid the revision process and includes basic science, physiology, anatomy, examination techniques, operative surgery and clinical surgery topics. The latter two sections are further subdivided into their relevant surgical speciality for clarity and ease of learning: general surgery, orthopaedics, vascular surgery, ENT surgery, breast and endocrine surgery, and urology. The physiology section is further sub-divided into the following areas: respiratory, cardiac, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and general. The purpose of the book is to pull together the main subject areas to provide a coherent overview of the facts, as well as the principles, which examiners are looking for when deciding whether a doctor has the requisite skills and knowledge to proceed further with their training in surgery as a specialist. It contains essential required information, which would otherwise take months to gather by reading a variety of textbooks, each one specifically aimed at its own specialist topic. { 400pp, 210x270mm, December 2008; PB, £70.00, 1903378486:9781903378489 , TFM Publishing } |
| PIONEERS IN SURGICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY [Walford Gillison & Henry Buchwald (eds)] This book is both a lively introduction and a guidebook to those pioneers, most of them surgeons, who attempted to help their patients by extending the boundaries of their own knowledge and experience. In the 16 chapters of the book, an international group of authors have provided something of value to all those with an interest in surgical gastroenterology. Medical students and young trainees will come to understand the principles behind modern gastrointestinal surgery. Researchers will find insights and inspiration for their work and publications. Established surgeons and physicians will be rewarded with information that adds colour to their teaching, either on ward rounds or during formal lectures. Great care has been taken in choosing appropriate portraits and illustrations to bring these remarkable pioneers to life for the reader. { 336pp, 210x270mm, October 2006; HB, £45.00, 1903378354:9781903378359 , TFM Publishing } |
| PRACTICAL SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY [Susan Alexander, Ph.D., MRCS, Lars Neumann, FRCS (Edin), Andrew Wallace, Ph.D., FRACS (Orth)] A novel textbook describing current state-of-the-art shoulder arthroscopy. All authors are involved in a successful and established course on practical arthroscopy skills held twice yearly in the UK and this book is an extension of the course. There are two sections within the book, the first of which covers instrumentation and the second covers applications. The instrumentation section will include chapters on arthroscopic equipment, implants and materials, and knots and suture management. The applications section will cover diagnostic aspects (anatomy, theatre organisation, diagnostic routine), therapeutic aspects (subacromial decompression, ACJ resection, capsular release, debridement, calcific tendonitis) and reconstructive techniques (anterior labral repair, superior labral repair, posterior labral repair, capsulorraphy, cuff repair, biceps tenodesis]. { 400pp, 210x270mm, September 2009; PB, £65.00, 1903378605:9781903378601 , TFM Publishing } |
| PRINCIPLES OF SURGERY : Everything You Need to Know But Were Frightened to Ask! [Sam Andrews, FRCS, Luke Cascarini BDS, MB, BCh, FDSRCS, MRCS] This book is a succinct set of notes in a question and answer format covering the fundamental principles of surgery. It is aimed at anyone who works in a surgical speciality, not only surgeons, but also nurses, operating department assistants, assistants in surgical practice, trainee surgeons, junior doctors, dentists, podiatrists and medical students of all surgically-oriented disciplines. Many facts and principles are important to those who work in a surgical field, but there is no single unifying book that has covered all the basic, essential material that EVERYONE should know, regardless of their discipline. Equally, many of the existing surgical principle books are written purely for surgeons and, of course, eighty percent of their content is relevant only to surgeons and medical students, and not the wider audience. There is a lot of redundancy, not to mention expense, in reading these books. As well as surgeons, there is a large group of people who work in surgery who need to know the answers to such things, for example: How the sizing system for needles works? How does diathermy work? Why do we wear gloves? What types of suture materials are available? How do wounds heal? This book is equally relevant to postgraduate surgeons, especially with the reorganisation in surgical training becoming ever more prevalent. It is now even more essential to have a firm grasp of the fundamental principles of surgery before specialising into one of today's surgical disciplines. { 214pp, 210x270mm, February 2008; PB, £25.00, 1903378575:9781903378571 , TFM Publishing } |
| PROSTATE CANCER : A Comprehensive Guide for Patients [R Persad B Patel, K Jefferson & J Smith] This book provides details of all the currently available information concerning the causes, prevention and treatment of prostate cancer, and aims to explain all aspects of the disease in terms that can be easily understood. It deals with the roles of complementary medicine and diet and other aspects for which there is growing evidence, but which many clinicians are reluctant to discuss with their patients. { 106pp, 150x210mm, July 2002; PB, £9.99, 1903378109:9781903378106 , TFM Publishing } |
| RADIOLOGY MCQS FOR THE NEW FRCR, PART 2A [Shahid Hussain MRCP, Sherif Latif MRCS & Steve Colley MRCS] The Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists' Part 2A Examination has undergone significant changes and a new format was initiated in Spring 2004. The multiple choice question examination has now been divided into six system modules and contains questions on anatomy, physics and techniques. The exam format underwent further revision in Winter 2005, implementing an increased emphasis on the cardiothoracic & vascular and paediatrics modules. This MCQ book was written to address all these changes. This book contains 500 multiple choice questions with short answers; all answers are fully referenced allowing for additional reading. Questions are drawn from the most commonly used textbooks, speciality textbooks and current radiology journals, reflecting the current 'hot topics' in radiology. Six mock papers are included which mirror the new and revised exam format. Radiology MCQs for the new FRCR Part 2A is the ideal revision tool for radiology registrars preparing for the newly revised exam. { 272pp, 150x210mm, April 2006; PB, £25.00, 1903378478:9781903378472 , TFM Publishing } |
| RARE VASCULAR DISORDERS : A Practical Guide for the Vascular Specialist [Simon D Parvin; Edited by Jonothan J Earnshaw] In this era of evidence-based medicine, clinicians treat common conditions according to guidelines and protocols derived from the results of randomised clinical trials. This book will help vascular specialists when they have to treat a patient with an unusual condition where they may have no experience and there is little published scientific information. The Joint Vascular Research Group has collected rare vascular conditions in a register for over a decade, and this book reviews the experience, together with the best information from the surgical literature. The authors give a practical guide on the diagnosis and management of rare vascular disorders. This book should be read by everyone who manages patients with vascular disease. { 302pp, 210x270mm, June 2005; HB, £45.00, 190337832X:9781903378328 , TFM Publishing } |
| STAYING ALIVE AFTER 35! : The Bare Essentials [Dr Tony McClelland] This remarkable book is long overdue. It provides the insights essential for the lay reader to take personal control of their long-term health, and physical and emotional well-being. It empowers and educates the non-doctor like no book before it. The complexities and limitations of both modern medicine and alternative therapies, are explained in a way that is entertaining and easy to understand. More importantly however, the book provides access to state-of-the-art advice, not only for effective diet and weight control, but also for side-stepping Syndrome X and the other common serious illnesses, that confront all of us in the new millennium. Using a patient-centred and evidence-based approach, it reflects the dramatic changes in the way medical care will be delivered in the future i.e. as an equal and mutually respectful partnership between well-informed patient and hopefully, well-informed doctor. Although written to provide the perfect medical advice manual for the lay public, the book is an excellent source of current medical knowledge, relating to the common diseases, and provokes and challenges in such a way, that it is likely to be widely read by the profession at large. { 166pp, 150x210mm, September 2003; PB, £14.95, 1903378273:9781903378274 , TFM Publishing } |
| STRUCTURED ORAL EXAMINATION IN CLINICAL ANAESTHESIA : Practice Examination Papers [Cyprian Mendonca MD, FRCA, Carl Hillermann FRCA, Josephine James FRCA & Anil Kumar FCARCSI] This book comprises structured questions and answers that closely simulate the structured oral examination (SOE) format of The Royal College of Anaesthetists' final FRCA examination. The style of exam questions has changed over the years and this book matches the most recent changes in this updated exam. It will consist of ten sets (chapters) of complete SOE papers. Each SOE set (chapter) includes one long case, three short cases and four different applied basic science topics (anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and clinical measurement). As this book will be presented in the format of complete examination papers, it will enable candidates to assess their knowledge and skills. It will also assist trainers in setting up mock exams. With thorough revision of this book, trainees can confidently sit their exams. The authors have been organising final FRCA viva courses for the past five years, running four exam preparation courses a year, attended by about 200 trainees each year. This book includes updated knowledge based on the syllabus and more recent questions asked in the FRCA examination. It is, therefore, essential study material for trainees and a great educational tool for trainers. This book will also help candidates all over the world to pass highly competitive postgraduate examinations in anaesthesia. It is an invaluable educational resource for all anaesthetists. { 400pp, February 2009; PB, £35.00, 1903378680:9781903378687 , TFM Publishing } |
| SURGEON'S GUIDE TO WRITING & PUBLISHING [M Schein, J R Farndon & A Fingerhut (eds)] Most 'How to write/publish' books are aimed at the scientific community and medical professionals as a whole. To date none has ever been dedicated to surgeons alone. This book is aimed specifically at surgeons who wish to have their work, observations, novel ideas to be published, but do not know the route leading to successful publication in the various leading and reputable journals. Each chapter (21 in total) will attempt to guide the budding writer, using simple and brief language and taking examples from daily life. { 288pp, 140x215mm, September 2001; PB, £21.50, 190337801X:9781903378014 , TFM Publishing } |
| TAKE CONTROL! : Insights into Irritable Bowel Syndrome [Dr Christine P Dancey & Dr Claire L Rutter] The proposed self-help book is different from all previous IBS books, for it approaches IBS from a new and exciting viewpoint -- that of coping with IBS using concepts and skills based on the individual's own psychological profile. The rationale is that there is uncertainty about the diagnosis and causes of IBS, and there are no treatments which are lastingly effective -- therefore, people with IBS must learn to cope with IBS as best they can. Psychological and social factors are known to influence the course of an illness, and the way people cope with that illness, even when illnesses have demonstrable physiological/biochemical causes. This book discusses the psychosocial factors which are involved in IBS, as a two-way relationship. It discusses the complex way in which mind/brain and body interact, in producing a different ‘IBS experience' for each person who suffers with it. The book shows how a greater knowledge of IBS can lead to a reduction in feelings of being stigmatised and depressed, to a feeling of greater well-being. It shows how sufferers can reduce the impact symptoms have on their day-to-day lives. Complex psychological constructs are explained simply and with the aid of examples and real-life vignettes taken from case studies. { 156pp, 150x210mm, July 2004; PB, £11.95, 190337829X:9781903378298 , TFM Publishing } |
| TOP KNIFE : The Art & Craft of Trauma Surgery [Asher Hirshberg MD & Kenneth L Mattox MD] Operative trauma surgery is a key element of surgical training world-wide, but many surgical trainees have only limited exposure to it throughout their training. The aim of this book is to provide a detailed technical guide for trauma surgery by two experienced surgical educators who are experts in the field. The original concept behind this text (compared to other operative surgery texts) is a special emphasis on intra-operative judgement, decision-making, and thought processes, as well as technical 'tips and tricks'. The book will be generously illustrated with black-and-white line drawings, but will NOT be a surgical atlas, because there will not be a step-by-step sequence of illustrations for each procedure. The illustrations will be incorporated into the text rather than appearing on separate pages. As such, the book will be an 'operative surgery' book, along the lines of such British classics as Peter Jones' 'Emergency Abdominal Surgery', Hugh Dudley's editions of 'Hamilton Bailey's Emergency Surgery' and Keen's 'Operative Surgery and Management'. { 234pp, 145x210mm, March 2004; PB, £25.00, 1903378222:9781903378229 , TFM Publishing } |
| VASCULAR ACCESS SIMPLIFIED [Alun H Davies & Christopher P Gibbons (eds)] This book gives a comprehensive review of all aspects of adult dialysis access with a specific emphasis on haemodialysis. The text highlights some of the difference in practises of physicians in Europe and the USA. The contributors are allied professionals, physicians, radiologists, vascular and transplant surgeons who have a specific interest and are all committed to improving the quality of dialysis access. The approach of each chapter is essentially practical with a few chosen references to aid further study rather than an exhaustive bibliography. { 190pp, 150x210mm, February 2003; PB, £25.00, 1903378133:9781903378137 , TFM Publishing } |
| VASCULAR ACCESS SIMPLIFIED : 2nd Edition [A H Davies & C P Gibbons (eds)] The need for dialysis access surgery is growing rapidly as the population of patients with end stage renal failure expands. This book is aimed at those healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients undergoing dialysis. "Vascular Access Simplified" gives a comprehensive review of all aspects of adult dialysis access with a specific emphasis on haemodialysis. The text highlights some of the difference in practises of physicians in Europe and the USA. The contributors are allied professionals, physicians, radiologists, vascular and transplant surgeons who have a specific interest and are all committed to improving the quality of dialysis access. The approach of each chapter is essentially practical with a few chosen references to aid further study rather than an exhaustive bibliography. { 246pp, 150x210mm, April 2007; PB, £30.00, 1903378524:9781903378526 , TFM Publishing } |
| VENOUS DISEASE SIMPLIFIED [Alun H Davies, Tim A Lees & Ian F Lane (eds)] This book is a topical review of venous disease providing an up-to-date view of management and current issues. It is aimed at professionals involved in the management of patients with venous disease, whether they be a vascular specialist, nurse or technologist, physicians with an interest in venous disease, as well as primary care doctors and nurses who wish to complement their knowledge of the area. Acknowledged experts, active in the field, have covered topics ranging from the history, epidemiology, signs and symptoms, investigation and treatment of venous disease to issues of quality of life, complications and litigation, and setting up a clinical service. The treatment of deep vein thrombosis is discussed together with the controversial area of DVT and travel. Newer techniques of vein ablation, subfascial endoscopic perforator surgery (SEPS) and foam sclerotherapy are also covered. This book should find a place on the bookshelf as an exciting review of contemporary themes and complements traditional textbooks. { 248pp, 150x210mm, June 2006; PB, £30.00, 1903378257:9781903378250 , TFM Publishing } |
| VIEW FROM THE HEAD END : Medical Cartoons to Ease the Pain [Dr Steve Yentis] Choosing an easy life as an anaesthetist over the cut and thrust of art college, Steve Yentis has been drawing medical cartoons, whilst waiting for surgeons to turn up or his regional blocks to work, for the last 20 years. This collection of drawings represents a wry look at life in the operating theatre, wards and clinic, as seen from the Head End, which is, of course, by far the more important end. Appealing to anyone who has ever worked in a hospital, this book will help pass the time during those long periods of inactivity between audit meetings. Exam candidates in particular will find it contributes absolutely nothing to their chances of success. { 128pp, 200x170mm, July 2005; PB, £14.95, 1903378427:9781903378427 , TFM Publishing } |