BookMitesh S. Patel, Derek K. Juang.
Summary: Finally, a book that answers the questions you have as you begin your clinical rotations. In this format of the Series, this book will help ease the transition from the classroom to the clinical wards. The popular Q&A format is an easy-to-use, didactic approach and covers all of the important procedures and processes you will need to know in the hospital, in the clinic, and on the ward. Throughout you will find valuable tips and "secrets" written by students and residents. This student-to-student approach ensures you are getting the most current and accurate information.
Contents:
The U.S. healthcare system / Mitesh S. Patel
The emergency department / Aditi Saxena
The admissions process / Mitesh S. Patel
Labs and diagnostic tests / Eric W. Schneider
Medical documentation and writing orders / Javier A. Valle, Mitesh S. Patel, and Joseph D. Maratt
Rounds / Javier A. Valle
Consults / Derek K. Juang
Surgery / Stephen Y. Kang
Intensive care unit / Derek K. Juang and Mitesh S. Patel
The discharge process / Mitesh S. Patel
Outpatient medicine / Nitin K. Gupta
Procedures / Derek K. Juang.