As ubiquitous in hospitals as stethoscopes, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine is a guiding star for all medical students, junior doctors, and residents. The culmination of more than 20 years of clinical experience, and containing the knowledge and insight gained by more than 15 authors, the new eighth edition continues to be the definitive pocket-sized guide to today's clinical medicine.
Packed with clear, clinical management advice which is practical to implement at the bed-side, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine is written in a clear and didactic style. With witty, esoteric asides liking medicine to everything from the classics to popular culture, all the material is presented in a way that is instantly memorable and even easier to put into practice.
With extensive improvements based on reader feedback, the new eighth edition boasts even more black and white and full-color images, which are now larger to improve their clarity and ease-of-use. Mindful of how doctors' training is constantly evolving, a new chapter on "history and examination" explores this relevant critical skill in depth, enabling you to elicit as much information from the patient as possible. An expanded radiology chapter features improved images, and new topics are devoted to new cancers such as noscomial infections, and further common surgical procedures. The references have been thoroughly overhauled with "key references" identifying the best places to start when researching the subject, and all references are fully accessibel via the supporting website.
Loved and trusted by generations of doctors, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine is a reassuring beacon of wisdom, knowledge, and skills, that is forever in your sight.
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.