Clinical Wards Secrets
By- Mitesh Patel, MD Student, Class of 2009, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI
- Derek Juang, MD, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI
Finally, a book that answers the questions you have as you begin your clinical rotations. In the popular format of the Secrets Series, this book will help ease the transition from the classroom to the clinical wards. The popular Q&A format is an easy-to-use, didactic approach and covers all of the important procedures and processes you will need to know in the hospital, in the clinic, and on the ward. Throughout you will find valuable tips and secrets written by students and residents. This student-to-student approach ensures you are getting the most current and accurate information.
Audience
3rd and/or 4th year medical students who are entering their clerkships
Paperback, 184 Pages
Published: December 2008
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-05750-9
Contents
- 1 The U.S. Healthcare System, Mitesh S. Patel
2 The Emergency Department, Aditi Saxena
3 The Admissions Process, Mitesh S. Patel
4 Labs and Diagnostic Tests, Eric W. Schneider
5 Medical Documentation and Writing Orders, Javier A. Valle, Mitesh S. Patel, and Joseph D. Maratt
6 Rounds, Javier A. Valle
7 Consults, Derek K. Juang
8 Surgery, Stephen Y. Kang
9 Intensive Care Unit, Derek K. Juang and Mitesh S. Patel
10 The Discharge Process, Mitesh S. Patel
11 Outpatient Medicine, Nitin K. Gupta
12 Procedures, Derek K. Juang
Glossary: Common Abbreviations Used in Medicine
Appendix A History Taking, Derek K. Juang and Mitesh S. Patel
Appendix B Neurological Exam, Derek K. Juang and Mitesh S. Patel
Appendix C Miscellaneous, Derek K. Juang and Mitesh S. Patel
