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Totally revised and updated edition now mapped to the UKMLA (Medical Licensing Assessment) curriculum
“I like the unique style … It is simple, engaging and easy to read, whatever your learning preferences (I particularly like the colour coding!). It also covers topics comprehensively, making it not only a great aide-memoire but also a very useful everyday book on the ward.” From the Foreword by Professor Farah Bhatti OBE, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
All the core knowledge you need at medical school in one place!
General Medicine and Surgery: Medical Student Revision Guide contains the core information you need on: Cardiology; Endocrinology; Gastroenterology; Hepato-pancreato-biliary; Haematology; Immunology & Allergy; Neurology; Renal; Respiratory; General surgical principles; The acute abdomen; Gastrointestinal surgery; The breast; Vascular surgery; Urology; Critical illness; Emergency presentations; Rheumatology; Trauma & orthopaedics.
Throughout medical school, and the years thereafter, a huge volume of knowledge must be acquired and retained, to achieve the standards expected of a safe and successful doctor. This is a mammoth task.
General Medicine and Surgery: Medical Student Revision Guide is designed to make accessing and remembering core knowledge as easy as possible:
- each topic is presented in a colourful, revision-ready note format, with extensive use of diagrams, tables and flowcharts
- key points are highlighted and core concepts summarised, making the information easier to digest, assimilate and memorise
- a consistent structure means you always have access to clinical presentation, investigations and management, risk factors and complications.
Every chapter has been peer-reviewed by a specialist in the field, to ensure it is accurate and reflects the most up-to-date guidelines.
In addition, these specialists have also used their own personal experience of studying for medical exams to ensure that the books focus on the most important conditions, concepts and vocabulary needed to pass finals.
General Medicine and Surgery: Medical Student Revision Guide is the perfect companion for your medicine degree, exam revision, medical finals and your early career as a foundation doctor.
Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; About the authors; Peer reviewers; General abbreviations; How to use this book
Chapter 1: Cardiology
Acute coronary syndrome; Chronic stable angina; Heart valve disease; Infective endocarditis; Congestive cardiac failure; Acute pulmonary oedema; Syncope; Atrial fibrillation; Miscellaneous cardiac onditions
Chapter 2: Endocrinology
Diabetes mellitus; Pituitary disorders; Adrenal disease; Thyroid disease; Parathyroid disease; Sodium imbalance
Chapter 3: Gastroenterology
Clinical nutrition; Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; Peptic ulcer disease; Obesity; Gastro-intestinal haemorrhage; Dysphagia; Oesophageal cancer; Gastric cancer; Coeliac disease; Acute diarrhoea; Irritable bowel syndrome; Inflammatory bowel disease
Chapter 4: Hepato-pancreato-biliary
Hepatitis; Ascites; Liver neoplasms; Chronic pancreatitis; Haemochromatosis; The spleen; Jaundice; Gallbladder disease; Pancreatic neoplasms
Chapter 5: Haematology
Haematological lineage; Anaemia overview; Anaemia from reduced RBC production; Haemolytic anaemias; Thalassaemias; Sickle cell disease; Pancytopenia; Myeloproliferative disorders; Multiple myeloma; Leukaemia; Lymphoma; Haemostasis; Coagulation disorders; Investigating bleeding problems; Blood transfusion
Chapter 6: Immunology & Allergy
Allergic disorders; Autoimmune & immunodeficiency disorders
Chapter 7: Neurology
Nervous system structure & function
Areas of the brain, Vision; Spinal cord tracts
Nervous system investigations
Lumbar puncture; Imaging with CT & MRI
Acute neurological disease
Acute spinal problems; Neuromuscular emergencies; Acute hydrocephalus; Cortical venous sinus thrombosis; Neuro-oncology; CNS infection; Brain abscess
Long-term neurological conditions
Multiple sclerosis; Epilepsy; Neuropathies; Motor neurone disease; Myasthenia gravis; Myopathies; Essential tremor; Headaches
Chapter 8: Renal
Acute kidney injury (AKI); Chronic kidney disease (CKD); Glomerular disease; Urinary tract infection (UTI); Haematuria
Chapter 9: Respiratory
Respiratory failure; Pneumothorax; Pleural effusion; Pneumonia; Tuberculosis; Covid-19; Asthma; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Bronchiectasis; Sleep apnoea; Cystic fibrosis; Lung cancer; Sarcoidosis; Interstitial lung disease; Occupational lung disease
Chapter 10: General surgical principles
Wound healing; Post-operative care; Post-operative assessment; Fluid therapy
Chapter 11: The acute abdomen
General overview; Acute pancreatitis; Acute appendicitis; Meckel’s diverticulum; Diverticular disease; Gastrointestinal perforation; Intestinal obstruction; Hernias
Chapter 12: Gastrointestinal surgery
Perianal disease; Colorectal cancer; Anal cancer
Chapter 13: The breast
Breast conditions
Chapter 14: Vascular surgery
Hypertension; Carotid artery disease; Aneurysms; Acute aortic syndromes; Chronic peripheral arterial disease; Acute limb ischaemia; Amputation; Vasospastic disorders; Thoracic outlet syndrome; Varicose veins; Leg ulcers; Venous thromboembolic disease; Lymphoedema
Chapter 15: Urology
Stone disease (nephrolithiasis); Urinary tract malignancy; Bladder outlet obstruction; Bladder trauma; Scrotal lumps; Testicular tumours; Conditions of the penis
Chapter 16: Critical illness
The critically ill patient; The semi-conscious/unconscious patient; Organ support
Chapter 17: Emergency presentations
Acid–base disorders; Electrolyte abnormalities; Overdoses; Seizures; Sepsis; Shock; Life-threatening arrhythmia; Cardiac arrest; Specific presentations
Chapter 18: Rheumatology
Regional periarticular pain; Neck & back pain; Peripheral nerve entrapment; Fibromyalgia; Crystal-associated arthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis; Seronegative spondyloarthritis; Multisystem connective tissue disease; Systemic vasculitis; Polymyalgia rheumatica; Miscellaneous musculoskeletal conditions
Chapter 19: Trauma & orthopaedics
Musculoskeletal conditions
Bone & joint infection; Musculoskeletal malignancy; Diseases of the bone; Osteoarthritis
Trauma
Primary survey; Secondary survey; Head injuries; Spinal cord injury; Chest injuries; Major haemorrhage; Burns
Fractures
General fracture principles; Common paediatric fractures
Figure acknowledgements; Index of conditions
Clear and concise
‘As someone who is very much a "visual learner" this textbook is a personal favourite. It's use of diagrams, annotations and colour have really helped me cram lots of information into my brain.
It's very logically structured in the way various conditions are categorised and subcategorised.
Big thank you from me!' Amazon reviewer
Must have!!
‘This medical book is truly a gem for anyone navigating the demands of medical school. Its most remarkable feature is how incredibly easy it is to follow. The authors did an exceptional job of breaking down complex topics into simple, digestible sections, making it accessible for learners at all levels.' Amazon reviewer
The only book you need in medical school!
‘This book saved me during my final year in Medical School! It is an amazing one-stop resource for all the important topics for finals. The information is concise, easy to follow and a great tool for structuring revision. I still use it now as an FY2 doctor to recap key topics when rotating through specialities. I could not recommend it anymore.' Amazon reviewer
The only revision guide you need!
‘This book is excellent for medical students in their clinical years. Every detail you need to know is included without the information being overwhelming, and the format is easier to read and understand than the classic Oxford handbook! There is enough space on the pages to make notes /annotations too.
I would recommend this to any medical student looking to ace their exams!' Amazon reviewer
Amazing book, every medical student needs this!
‘This is the best book in medical school I have ever found. The books are laid out in the most helpful way to learn, with handy bullet points, colourful notes, tables, pictures and extra tips. Everything is written in a succinct way that is easy to understand. This book along with the Clinical Specialities book cover all the core topics for medicine and you won’t want any other textbooks! Would recommend these books to any medical student.' Amazon reviewer
Excellent and Engaging!
‘I love this book! It's so clear and concise. It's easy to follow with smart colour-coding, highlighting, among other formatting techniques! Makes you want to study medicine, which is saying something. Definitely recommend buying this!' Amazon reviewer
Clear, Concise & Brilliant
‘Visual, clear and concise evidence based summaries. Brilliant for all healthcare professionals and students, I use them every day.' Amazon reviewer
So useful! Couldn't get through med school without it!
‘I bought both books on another website, but I HAD to review them to let people know just how useful these books are. I borrowed the original print from a friend during previous exams and they are so well laid out, providing excellent summaries on such a range of subjects. When I saw there was a re print I knew I had to get them. If you thought the originals were good, wait until you see these!!!!
I will be using them throughout my revision for finals. They are so easy to use, understand and revise from. Becky really knows how to get you the key information, add in snippets of information and leave you feeling more confident. Regardless of what you study, these books would be useful to you! Worth every penny.' Amazon reviewer
Perfect resource for med students & junior drs!
‘Really helpful study guide for medical students. I used these notes (in their old form) to help me through my final year of medical school, they were essential for me to pass my finals. Now that I'm a junior doctor they are still invaluable, such a great resource to refer back to, and actually really useful to help me when I'm teaching medical students :) would recommend to anyone at medical school / junior doctors / medical exam takers!' Amazon reviewer
Great simple medical guide for medical students as well as junior doctors
‘Would highly recommend this book to any medical student at any stage in their degree as well as junior doctors! The layout is so easily digestible and the breadth of information covered makes it ideal for a quick reminder of knowledge between shifts!' Amazon reviewer
Fantastic condense, colour coded textbook
‘This textbook has all the pertinent information you need for medical school in a condensed and visually appealing format. With handy acronyms to help remember information, it has been my primary source for my final year of medical school and I couldn't recommend it enough to other medical students!' Amazon reviewer
Fantastic book, definitely worth buying
‘The book contents have been organised in a way that really helps follow the current curriculum taught at med school.
The content is concise and specific and contains all the relevant information. I tend to use this book more than the lectures.' Amazon reviewer
Great Revision Guide!
'This is such a wonderful revision guide for medical students and junior doctors. It is well-written and beautifully presented. I would highly recommend it.' Amazon reviewer
Perfect for medical students on clinical placement
'This book is really well written, with easy to read colour coded guidelines from relevant and up to date sources. This book summarises complex conditions in a concise way without omitting important details. I will be coming back to this book time and time again, especially on clinical placement!' Amazon reviewer
A MUST HAVE for every medical student!!
‘This is the best revision guide I have come across!! The unique style and layout makes this an effective resource making revision enjoyable. With intelligent use of colour, diagrams and summary tables- information is presented in a visually appealing manner making it easy to understand and retain the important points.' Amazon reviewer
Amazing textbook!
'The content is laid out so clearly, and the different chapters really highlight the key information you need to pay attention to. Definitely a textbook I will keep through my junior doctor years to continue helping me!’ Amazon reviewer
The perfect revision guide for medical school
‘The layout of this book is incredible. It is divided logically into medical and surgical specialities so locating the information you need is simple.' Amazon reviewer
