Clinical Haematology A Postgraduate Exam Companion

by Provan, Drew; Amos, Andrew; Smith, Alastair

• ISBN13: 9780750629201
• ISBN10: 0750629207
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-08-07
• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers

Summary

This examination companion provides a broad coverage of clinical and laboratory haematology through clinical cases, data interpretation and slide material. Clinical scenarios are accompanied by relevant investigation data to enable examination candidates to generate a clinical diagnosis andimprove their examination skills.Key features: * detailed and realistic questions with fully explanatory answers test the candidates' knowledge in haematology * synopsis of current topical areas likely to be examined in vivas or written papers * comprehensive revision lists and recommended readingfor both juniors and more experienced haematologists.An essential exam companion for candidates studying for the MRCP and MRCPath examinations. It will also prove a useful revision aid for senor medical students and all those studying clinical haematology.

Author Biography

Amos, Andrew, MB MRCP,UK DTM&H, Senior Registrar in Haematology, Southampton University NHS Trust, UK
Provan, Drew MB MRCP, UK MRCPath, Consultant Haematologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Southampton University NHSTrust, UK
Smith, Alastair, BSc, Hons MB FRCP, Glas & Lond FRCPath, Consultant Haematologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Southampton University NHS Trust, UK.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii	(2)
Acknowledgements	ix	(2)
Note	xi	(2)
Abbreviations used	xiii
1 Slide questions	1	(32)
2 Answers to slide questions	33	(38)
3 Clinical cases	71	(28)
4 Answers to clinical cases	99	(32)
5 Data interpretation questions	131	(30)
6 Answers to data interpretation questions	161	(42)
7 Review articles	203	(72)
8 Examination lists	275	(23)
Further reading	298	(5)
Index	303