Sperimentazione clinica

Tailored to be relevant to the real-life medical practice of interns, residents, and students, this handbook is designed to condense the most current information in internal medicine into one concise volume. The text is written so that upon receiving a consult, the user can simply turn to the relevant section and follow the text to learn what physical findings to look for, what questions to ask during the patient history, what labs to order and their interpretation, and the various treatment regimens and outcomes. Already "road-tested" at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Virginia Medical School and Hospital, "The Internal Medicine Peripheral Brain" has already garnered praise for its straightforward approach to clinical practice and the breadth of its information.

Written by physicians skilled at coaching colleagues in physician-patient communication, this pocket guide presents practical strategies for handling a wide variety of difficult patient interviews. Each chapter presents a hypothetical scenario, describes effective communication techniques for each phase of the interaction, and identifies pitfalls to avoid. The presentation includes examples of physician-patient dialogue, illustrations showing body language, and key references. This edition includes new chapters on caring for physician-patients, communicating with colleagues, disclosing unexpected outcomes and medical errors, shared decision making and informed consent, and teaching communication skills. Other new chapters describe clinical attitudes such as patience, curiosity, and hope.

Il contenuto degli studi pubblicati nelle riviste scientifiche è spesso difficile da capire e la validità dei risultati e dell

Understanding Clinical Papers is a popular and well established introduction to reading clinical papers. It unravels the process of evidence-based practice, using real papers to illustrate how to understand and evaluate published research, and provides clear explanations of important research-related topics

Sebbene rappresentino il "gold standard" della ricerca clinica, i controlled randomised trial non sono perfetti. Tutt'altro: nascondono insidie, trappole, conflitti di interesse. Questa guida - arrivata rapidamente alla seconda edizione - spiega perché la lettura di un trial può risultare difficile e mostra come evitare di prendere abbagli.

Expert clinical problem-solving methods and guidance--from the editors and contributors of The New England Journal of Medicine This invaluable resource from the New England Journal of Medicine expertly addresses methods and challenges in clinical diagnosis. Including the peer-reviewed content of the NEJM's renowned "Clinical Problem Solving" feature, this powerful resource is packed with case discussions from both ambulatory and hospital practice. Each Case Presentation reveals thought-provoking clinical and laboratory clues as the diagnostic considerations begin to emerge. Subsequent clinical detail and discussion and expert analysis add to the diagnostic picture until a final clinical diagnosis is reached. New England Journal of Medicine: Clinical Problem-Solving features: Published cases drawn from the New England Journal of Medicine reflecting actual patient-management situations that physicians experience in their everyday clinical practice Two brand new, never-before-published chapters on medical decision-making skills and methods Wide-ranging coverage of the major considerations in each case, from underlying pathophysiology to signs from the physical examination to lab testing strategies More than 100 full-color illustrations, tables, and algorithms Meticulously selected references that open up avenues for further study And much more! From cover to cover, New England Journal of Medicine: Clinical Problem-Solving presents the best case analysis, diagnostic thought processes, and problem-solving - direct from master clinicians.