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- Authors: Michelle M. Cloutier MD
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100 Cases in Clinical Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Prescribing explores scenarios commonly seen by medical students and junior doctors in the ward, emergency department, outpatient clinic or in general practice in which an understanding of pharmacology and sound prescribing practice is central to successful clinical management and safe patient care. A succinct summary of the patient’s history, examination and any initial investigations is followed by questions on the diagnosis and management of the case. The answer includes a detailed discussion on each topic, providing practical advice on how to deal with the challenges that occur when prescribing, including planning, drug calculations, prescription review and adverse drug reactions. The book will be invaluable during clinical placements and is an ideal companion during preparation for the Prescribing Safety Assessment examination.
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Review “In this little treasure, Professor Firshein has used his 50-year career as a teacher of science and non-science students alike to distill this timely subject down to its essence. Utilizing an infectious journalistic style throughout, Firshein alternates between basic and applied coverage of thistopic with effective case studies to fortify his message and grip on the reader. The result is a timely and compelling book that can be read by all, which should impact the next generation of citizens charged with understanding the nature of the infectious disease and crafting a sensible andstrategic health care policy for our 21st-century world.” — Donald Oliver, Daniel Ayres Professor of Biology, Wesleyan University “The Infectious Microbe by Bill Firshein cogently presents the background and challenge of minute organisms that have both detrimental and beneficial effects in nature. Experts and newcomers to this fascinating field of visually undetectable organisms will understand the conflict between microbesand their hosts. They will gain great insight into life in a micro-universe and enjoy the drama that unfolds as viruses and bacteria emerge, some very recently, and play roles in the ultimate survival of species on earth.” — Jay Levy, Professor of Medicine, University of California, SanFrancisco”This is an engaging journey into the world of pathogens. The microbial world is unimaginably huge, universally prevalent and diverse. Dr. Firshein provides the reader of this fascinating book with a practical level of understanding of this world, presented in a most comfortable conversationalstyle. It is a must-read for everyone at all concerned with their personal, family and community health and with national and global health policies, or who has simply wondered about the nature of the infectious diseases to which we are all susceptible.” — Thomas Broker, Professor of Biochemistry,University of Alabama at BirminghamFeatured in The Quarterly Review of Biology
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