BMJ Books

Diagnostic Testing and Clinical Decision RulesThis useful handbook provides a concise compilation of the evidence supporting diagnostic testing and clinical decision rules in emergency care. Clinical decision rules are now widely recognised as best practice for the ordering of diagnostic tests in the emergency department.Aimed at all physicians...

The ABC of Practical Procedures is a fully illustrated guide to the core skills and procedures all those at the frontline of care need to know.With over 280 full colour illustrations, every stage of each procedure is illustrated with colour step-by-step photographs as it is being performed. Covering key competencies such local anaesthesia, blood...

The Basics of Evidence-Based MedicineHow to Read a Paper describes the different types of clinical research reporting, and explains how to critically appraise the publications. The book provides the tools to find and evaluate the literature, and implement the findings in an evidence-based, patient-centered way. Written for anyone in the health care...

A genuine evidence-based text for optimum pain relief in various chronic conditionsContributes an important advance in the practice of pain management providing the information on which to build more coherent and standardised strategies for relief of patient sufferingAnswers questions about which are the most effective methods, AND those which are...

Containing high quality images, this book presents the common visual diagnoses that are either pathognomonic or suggestive of specific illnesses. Organized randomly as a patient would present their 'chief complaint' rather than neatly into topics, this book is an invaluable aid for all health care personnel who manage patients in acute care...

The Practical ApproachAcute Medical Emergencies is based on the popular Advanced Life Support Group course MedicALS (Medical Advanced Life Support) and is an invaluable resource for all doctors dealing with medical emergencies.This comprehensive guide deals with the medical aspects of diagnosis and treatment of acute emergencies. Its structured...