The Washington Manual of Medical TherapeuticsShubhada N. Ahya stablished for more than 50 years as the bible of the medical ward, the Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics is now in its thirtieth edition. Updated right up to the moment of publishing so that recent and accurate dosages and patient management recommendations are right there at your fingertips, the book also features expanded coverage of inpatient therapy, a new chapter on solid organ transplantation plus an expanded oncology chapter that now includes bone marrow transplantation. Printed in a handy pocket size with an easy to use outline format, bold headings, plentiful charts and tables, this book is set to continue to be one of the best selling titles in medicine worldwide. The book also features the latest solutions for patient management and expanded coverage of inpatient therapy.Written by a team of residents at Washington University, this book is designed for quick and easy access to what to do about major problems encountered in general medicine. Lecturers - Click here to order a FREE Review Copy of this title |
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Alison J Whelan | 1 |
Sedative and Psychoactive | 7 |
Therapy of Surgical Patients | 19 |
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