The go-to textbook for medical students Designed to be as easy to understand as it is comprehensive, Kumar & Clark's Clinical Medicine is the definitive guide for medical students and doctors in training. Revised and updated to reflect the structure of modern medical care, an all-new Acute Medicine chapter focuses on the initial, problem-based assessment of the unwell patient. Chapters on Medical Specialties explore the diagnosis and management of patients with chronic disease across the spec...

Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, Fifth Edition takes a fresh, contemporary approach to the study of neuroscience, emphasizing the biological basis of behavior. The authors present material at the cutting edge of neuroscience in a way that is accessible to both science and nonscience students alike. The level of the material is comparable to an introductory college text in general biology.

The human nervous system is examined at several different scales, ranging from the molecules that deter...

Written specifically for nursing students and trainee nursing associates, this book builds the reader's understanding of reflective thinking, writing and practice. The 2nd edition includes a brand new chapter showcasing invaluable examples of complete written reflections and their feedback.

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This much-loved textbook responds to the ever-growing importance of leadership to a healthcare professional's role. It introduces all of the key theories and topics, applying them to the healthcare context through cases and examples.

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