Now in its ninth edition, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine continues to be the definitive pocket-friendly guide to medicine. The culmination over 25 years of experience at the bedside and in the community, this handbook is packed with practical advice, wit, and wisdom.
The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine presents clinical information in a clear way that makes it easy to revise, remember, and implement on the ward. It gives reliable advice on what to do, when to do it, and how to do it, with clinical photographs and diagrams that bring theory to life. Uniquely for a medical text, this book weaves history, literature, art, and philosophy into its survey of medicine, casting new light on the specialties and encouraging the reader to see beyond the practical aspects of medicine and adopt a patient-centred approach to care.
The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine looks better than ever, with a more modern design and over 600 colour images and illustrations. The History and Examination chapter has been completely revamped with systematic flowcharts and new illustrations so that it better reflects real bedside practice. The index, cross-references, and references have been overhauled to make them even easier to use. Every chapter has been written with supervision from experts in each field to ensure accuracy, and updated to reflect relevant guidelines from the NHS, NICE, the Resuscitation Council and other key proffesional bodies.
Loved and trusted by generations of doctors, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine continues to be an indispensable companion for the practice of modern medicine.
This is a good read. Difficult to put down and answers questions you didn't know you had. I am so glad I bought this book.
The only thing that lets it down is a somewhat predictable ending. I don't want to spoil it, but it involves a long alphabetical list. Too many similar books end this way, and they are a black mark on an otherwise brilliant book. Four stars.
Whatever your rank is, this book is a doctor's best friend! It's meant to provide quick guidance and reminders, with quick & easy access to the topics and conditions.
This book gets the essence of being a doctor. It's not how much you memorize, it's what can you do with your knowledge. You understand, reasonably, the condition in front of you, but no one can ever memorize every investigation or procedure. This is exactly what this book is for.
The best review book for clinical medicine I have tried so far. I love the illustrations, quotes, the relative articles and historical information in each chapter in this book. Definitely not a regular dull medical book. ;)
definitely didn't read all of it but I continue to use it.
This is the book that I actually enjoy to read, it's filled with information any medical student needs, and in a very well summarized way, I love it I have read it and I keep it with me as much as I can as you don't get lost with it :)
Now in its 10th edition, it remains an invaluable preparatory resource for medical students in their clinical years. I highly recommend becoming familiar with its layout for revision purposes. Excellently concise presentation of information alongside relevant clinical guidelines (e.g. NICE). Overall my number 1 resource for medical students.
I guess if Shakespeare was a doctor and had to written a book in medical field the result would be the same. Poetic book about practical medicine that will touch deep feelings of humanity in everyine.
As expected, wholesome clinical handbook for the junior doctor. Its content ranges from physical examination to differential diagnosis to treatment to management. However, as with other high-quality clinical textbooks I have had the honor of reading, OHCM requires a re-read, starting now.
My favorite book during rotations, always in my pocket! The font is small but not too small. It manages to fit an insane amount of info on a page without it feeling cluttered. Each topic is covered very well.
The Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine is an invaluable tool for any medical student. The authors blend traditional philosophical principles with both historic and modern science to deliver a well-rounded quick look-up resource that fits easily into your jacket pocket at a price point that ought not be argued with.
I read this book a long time ago when I was still in medical school in 2005-2010 (so most likely its older version). Definitely a must-read textbook for medical students, junior physicians, or medical doctors.