Description
Book SynopsisMedicine for MRCP provides a comprehensive review of the material that you need to pass the MRCP Parts 1 and 2 written papers. The twenty-seven chapters mapped out to the RCP syllabus, cover all areas from molecular medicine and genetics, through to medical law and ethics. Written by specialist contributors and educational experts, the content is carefully crafted to build your understanding for both papers. Each chapter begins with the basic science required for Part 1, before covering clinical medicine for Part 1, Part 2 and the PACES examinations. To ensure effective revision, material is presented in short sections with bullet lists, tables, and boxes. Over 150 drawings and photos illustrate key principles and clinical topics making them easier to retain. References to evidence-based protocols and directions to further reading allow for deeper understanding. Candidates can review their progress via the 180 end-of chapter self-assessment questions.Drawing on the authors'' expertise,
Trade Review[From the foreword] The editors for this book have enrolled an extensive field of authors who are experts in their fields to provide facts which may be assimilated rapidly and that will be helpful both in revising for the MRCP examinations but also in day to day practice ... It covers aspect of medicine that ... are enormously important in everyday presentations to the acute hospital including obstetric medicine ... this work will help you in studying for the MRCP diploma but if used well will stand the reader in good stead for their future career. * Mike Jones, Consultant Acute Physician, GIRFT National Clinical Lead for Acute and General Medicine *
Table of Contents1: Metabolic medicine, bone and calcuim metabolism 2: Molecular medicine and genetics 3: Clinical pharmacology and toxicology 4: Drug development and clinical trials/translational medicine 5: Radiological investigations and applications 6: Immunology 7: GU medicine and HIV 8: Infectious diseases and tropical medicine 9: Haematology 10: Principles of oncology and palliative care 11: Respiratory medicine 12: Critical care 13: Cardiology 14: Gastroenterology 15: Hepatology 16: Nephrology 17: Neurology 18: Ophthalmology 19: Diabetes and endocrinology 20: Rheumatology 21: Dermatology 22: Psychiatric disorders and their treatment 23: Obstetric medicine 24: Environmental medicine 25: Epidemiology and public health 26: Statistics 27: Medical law and ethics
