Chris Lovejoy’s book ‘The Modern Medical StudentManual’ [1] combines personal anecdote and a philosophical approach that stands out for the shortness of its natureand the uniqueness of its disposition. There is something to be said for a short guide for medical students written by a recently graduated Foundation Year doctor. While the book occasionally falls short of the easy ebb and flow of other authors in the field, and perhaps, at times, attempts to stretch beyond its reach, it more than makes up in the authenticity of its voice and the quality of its personal reflection.
Jonathan Dauncey, Cardiff University, UK
doi:10.7244/cmj.2013.10.001
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Title: The Oxford Handbook of Medical Sciences (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 9780199588442
Author: Robert Wilkins
Title: Clinical Biochemistry
ISBN: 9780199533930
Author: Nessar Ahmed
Clinical Biochemistry is taken from Oxford’s new “Fundamentals of Biomedical Science” range. The authors set out to bridge the gaps between basic science, disease processes and diagnostic medicine. The book would be particularly useful for preclinical students who wish to gain a better insight into the relevance of biochemistry in a clinical context.
Title: OGPL Child Health
ISBN: 9780199215683
OGPL Child Health is a publication of the Oxford Handbook (OHB) range written predominantly for GPs and other primary health care professionals who have to manage paediatric patients. It covers the majority of common conditions and presentations on a systematic basis with a view to diagnosis and management within the community.