Overview
Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, and in full-colour, Haematology at a Glance is an accessible introduction and revision text for medical students. Fully revised and updated to reflect changes to the content and assessment methods used by medical schools, this at a Glance provides a user-friendly overview of haematology to encapsulate all that the student needs to know.
This new edition of Haematology at a Glance:
- Contains full-colour artwork throughout, making the subject easy to understand
- Presents schematic diagrams on the left page and concise explanations on the right
- Has been rearranged to provide more structured and logical coverage of the topics
- Includes more explanation of the basics of haematology science and the latest clinical treatments
- Features expanded chapters on Lymphoma and Myeloproliferative disorders - incorporating new advances in knowledge and practice
- Contains self-assessment case studies and MCQs
This book is an invaluable resource for all undergraduates in medicine, immunology, and pharmacy, as well as for junior doctors, nurses and clinical nurse specialists and pharmacists who all need an introduction to haematology.
Review of the previous edition
"This is a very colourful book which concisely and clearly covers the areas of haematology for the undergraduate... this book is a welcome and reliable source of information.” Surgo, Glasgow University Medical Journal
Synopsis
Haematology at a Glance provides a concise and accessible introduction to haematology. It follows the easy-to-use 'at a Glance' format of double-page spreads comprising clear, memorable diagrams illustrating the key facts and essential textual information. It starts with an explanation of normal blood cells and routine laboratory tests. It then reviews a wide range of blood disorders.
This new edition of Haematology at a Glance:
- Contains full colour throughout
- Presents the key facts accompanied by clear diagrams, photos and images
- Highlights the most recent developments in the field, including coverage of transplantation technology
- Includes new chapters on :
- The side affects of drug treatment
- Pregnancy and neonatological aspects of haematology
- Practical procedures
- The side affects of drug treatment
Haematology at a Glance will appeal to medical students, junior doctors on foundation programmes, haematology technicians and nursing and other health care students with an interest in haematology.
Reviews of last edition
“Haematology at a Glance is a valuable book for primary learning as well as for revision, and I am sure that I will refer to it for years to come.”
The Royal College of Pathologists Bulletin
“It really is great, if you don’t believe me, pick it up and look yourself,”
Black Bag – Bristol Medical School Gazette
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