Alarm bells in medicine : danger symptoms in medicine, surgery, and clinical specialties

What’s your worst nightmare as a doctor? Missing a life-threatening condition must be among the biggest fears for health professionals. But sometimes the clue to the diagnosis lies in just a single symptom. Alarm Bells in Medicine brings you up to speed on recognising the symptoms of serious illnesses. Internationally renowned authors list the most crucial presenting symptoms in their own specialties that should ring the alarm bells for you. They provide clear information on diagnosis and action. Organised under the relevant specialties, the information is quick and easy to find. Since patients disclose alarm symptoms in all clinical settings, this book is as relevant for consultants as it is for GPs, as useful for junior doctors as it is for medical students. Special Features of this book: Answers the express need of doctors to avoid making diagnostic errors Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field Concise and easy to use Content: Chapter 1 Breast Surgery (pages 1–4): Adele Francis and Jill Dietz Chapter 2 Cardiology (pages 5–9): Muzahir Tayebjee and Gregory Lip Chapter 3 Care of the Elderly (pages 10–14): Ahmed El?Gamel and Pertti Aarnio Chapter 4 Cardiothoracic Surgery (pages 15–19): Rose Anne Kenny, Andrew McLaren and Laurence Rubenstein Chapter 5 Dermatology (pages 20–24): Emma Topham and Richard Staughton Chapter 6 Endocrinology (pages 25–29): Petros Perros and Kamal Al?Shoumer Chapter 7 ENT (pages 30–33): Adrian Drake?Lee and Peter?John Wormald Chapter 8 Gastroenterology and Colorectal Surgery (pages 34–38): Robert Allan, John Plevris and Nigel Hall Chapter 9 Genitourinary Medicine (pages 39–43): Simon Barton and Richard Hillman Chapter 10 Gynaecology (pages 44–58): Martin Noel FitzGibbon and Mark Roberts Chapter 11 Haematology (pages 49–53): Graham Jackson and Patrick Kesteven Chapter 12 Hepatology and Hepatobiliary Surgery (pages 54–58): Peter Hayes, Kosh Agarwal and Gennaro Galizia Chapter 13 HIV Medicine (pages 59–62): Richard Hillman and Simon Barton Chapter 14 Immunology (pages 63–67): Gavin Spickett and Javier Carbone Chapter 15 Metabolic Medicine (pages 68–72): Jonathan Bodansky and Sadaf Farooqi Chapter 16 Neurology (pages 73–77): Andrew Larner, Graham Niepel and Cris Constantinescu Chapter 17 Neurosurgery (pages 78–82): Stana Bojanic, Richard Kerr, Guy Wynne?Jones and Jonathan Wasserberg Chapter 18 Obstetrics (pages 83–88): Chandrima Biswas, Christina Cotzias and Philip Steer Chapter 19 Oncology (pages 89–92): Robin Jones and Ian Smith Chapter 20 Ophthalmology (pages 93–98): Nadeem Ali, Philip Griffiths and Scott Fraser Chapter 21 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (pages 99–103): John Langdon and Robert Ord Chapter 22 Orthopaedics (pages 104–108): Farhan Ali, Mike Hayton and Gary Miller Chapter 23 Paediatrics (pages 109–114): Martha Ford?Adams and Sue Hobbins Chapter 24 Paediatric Surgery (pages 115–118): Mark Davenport and Stein Erik Haugen Chapter 25 Plastic Surgery (pages 119–123): Sarah Pape, Navin Singh and Paul Manson Chapter 26 Psychiatry (pages 124–128): Niruj Agrawal and Steven Hirsch Chapter 27 Renal medicine (pages 129–132): Andrew Fry and John Bradley Chapter 28 Respiratory Medicine (pages 133–138): Chris Stenton and Jeremy George Chapter 29 Rheumatology (pages 139–143): Paul Emery, Lory Siegel and Robert Sanders Chapter 30 Transplantation (pages 144–148): David Talbot and Chas Newstead Chapter 31 Upper GI Surgery (pages 149–152): Michael Griffin and Nick Hayes Chapter 32 Urology (pages 153–157): Jeremy Crew and Bernard Bochner Chapter 33 Vascular Surgery (pages 158–162): Gerard Stansby, Shervanthi Homer?Vanniasinkam and Mohan Adiseshiah What’s your worst nightmare as a doctor? Missing a life-threatening condition must be among the biggest fears for health professionals. But sometimes the clue to the diagnosis lies in just a single symptom. **__Alarm Bells in Medicine__** brings you up to speed on recognising the symptoms of serious illnesses. Internationally renowned authors list the most crucial presenting symptoms in their own specialties that should ring the alarm bells for you. They provide clear information on diagnosis and action. Organised under the relevant specialties, the information is quick and easy to find. Since patients disclose alarm symptoms in all clinical settings, this book is as relevant for consultants as it is for GPs, as useful for junior doctors as it is for medical students. **Special Features of this book:** * Answers the express need of doctors to avoid making diagnostic errors * Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field * Concise and easy to use Content: Chapter 1 Breast Surgery (pages 1–4): Adele Francis and Jill DietzChapter 2 Cardiology (pages 5–9): Muzahir Tayebjee and Gregory LipChapter 3 Care of the Elderly (pages 10–14): Ahmed El?Gamel and Pertti AarnioChapter 4 Cardiothoracic Surgery (pages 15–19): Rose Anne Kenny, Andrew McLaren and Laurence RubensteinChapter 5 Dermatology (pages 20–24): Emma Topham and Richard StaughtonChapter 6 Endocrinology (pages 25–29): Petros Perros and Kamal Al?ShoumerChapter 7 ENT (pages 30–33): Adrian Drake?Lee and Peter?John WormaldChapter 8 Gastroenterology and Colorectal Surgery (pages 34–38): Robert Allan, John Plevris and Nigel HallChapter 9 Genitourinary Medicine (pages 39–43): Simon Barton and Richard HillmanChapter 10 Gynaecology (pages 44–58): Martin Noel FitzGibbon and Mark RobertsChapter 11 Haematology (pages 49–53): Graham Jackson and Patrick KestevenChapter 12 Hepatology and Hepatobiliary Surgery (pages 54–58): Peter Hayes, Kosh Agarwal and Gennaro GaliziaChapter 13 HIV Medicine (pages 59–62): Richard Hillman and Simon BartonChapter 14 Immunology (pages 63–67): Gavin Spickett and Javier CarboneChapter 15 Metabolic Medicine (pages 68–72): Jonathan Bodansky and Sadaf FarooqiChapter 16 Neurology (pages 73–77): Andrew Larner, Graham Niepel and Cris ConstantinescuChapter 17 Neurosurgery (pages 78–82): Stana Bojanic, Richard Kerr, Guy Wynne?Jones and Jonathan WasserbergChapter 18 Obstetrics (pages 83–88): Chandrima Biswas, Christina Cotzias and Philip SteerChapter 19 Oncology (pages 89–92): Robin Jones and Ian SmithChapter 20 Ophthalmology (pages 93–98): Nadeem Ali, Philip Griffiths and Scott FraserChapter 21 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (pages 99–103): John Langdon and Robert OrdChapter 22 Orthopaedics (pages 104–108): Farhan Ali, Mike Hayton and Gary MillerChapter 23 Paediatrics (pages 109–114): Martha Ford?Adams and Sue HobbinsChapter 24 Paediatric Surgery (pages 115–118): Mark Davenport and Stein Erik HaugenChapter 25 Plastic Surgery (pages 119–123): Sarah Pape, Navin Singh and Paul MansonChapter 26 Psychiatry (pages 124–128): Niruj Agrawal and Steven HirschChapter 27 Renal medicine (pages 129–132): Andrew Fry and John BradleyChapter 28 Respiratory Medicine (pages 133–138): Chris Stenton and Jeremy GeorgeChapter 29 Rheumatology (pages 139–143): Paul Emery, Lory Siegel and Robert SandersChapter 30 Transplantation (pages 144–148): David Talbot and Chas NewsteadChapter 31 Upper GI Surgery (pages 149–152): Michael Griffin and Nick HayesChapter 32 Urology (pages 153–157): Jeremy Crew and Bernard BochnerChapter 33 Vascular Surgery (pages 158–162): Gerard Stansby, Shervanthi Homer?Vanniasinkam and Mohan Adiseshiah Alarm Bells In Medicine Brings You Up To Speed On Recognising The Symptoms Of Serious Illnesses. Internationally Renowned Authors List The Most Crucial Presenting Symptoms In Their Own Specialties That Should Ring The Alarm Bells For You. They Provide Clear Information On Diagnosis And Action. Organised Under The Relevant Specialties, The Information Is Quick And Easy To Find. Since Patients Disclose Alarm Symptoms In All Clinical Settings, This Book Is As Relevant For Consultants As It Is For Gps, As Useful For Junior Doctors As It Is For Medical Students.--book Jacket. Breast Surgery / Adele Francis And Jill Dietz -- Cardiology / Muzahir Tayebjee And Gregory Lip -- Cardiothoracic Surgery / Ahmed El-gamel And Pertti Aarnio -- Care Of The Elderly / Rose Anne Kenny, Andrew Mclaren And Laurence Rubenstein -- Dermatology / Emma Topham And Richard Staughton -- Endocrinology / Petros Perros And Kamal Al-shoumer -- Ent / Adrian Drake-lee And Peter-john Wormald -- Gastroenterology And Colorectal Surgery / Robert Allan, John Plevris And Nigel Hall -- Genito-urinary Medicine / Simon Barton And Richard Hillman -- Gynaecology / Martin Noel Fitzgibbon And Mark Roberts. Haematology / Graham Jackson And Patrick Kesteven -- Hepatology And Hepatobiliary Surgery / Peter Hayes, Kosh Agarwal And Gennaro Galizia -- Hiv Medicine / Richard Hillman And Simon Barton -- Immunology / Gavin Spickett And Javier Carbone -- Metabolic Medicine / Jonathon Bodansky And Sadaf Farooqi -- Neurology / Andrew Larner, Graham Niepel And Cris Constantinescu -- Neurosurgery / Stana Bojanic, Richard Kerr, Guy Wynne-jones And Jonathan Wasserberg -- Obstetrics / Chandrima Biswas, Christina Cotzias And Philip Steer -- Oncology / Robin Jones And Ian Smith -- Ophthalmology / Nadeem Ali, Philip Griffiths And Scott Fraser. Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery / John Langdon And Robert Ord -- Orthopaedics / Farhan Ali, Mike Hayton, And Gary Miller -- Paediatrics / Martha Ford-adams And Sue Hobbins -- Paediatric Surgery / Mark Davenport And Stein Erik Haugen -- Plastic Surgery / Sarah Pape, Navin Singh, And Paul Manson -- Psychiatry / Niruj Agrawal And Steven Hirsch -- Renal Medicine / Andrew Fry And John Bradley -- Respiratory Medicine / Chris Stenton And Jeremy George -- Rheumatology / Paul Emery, Lori Siegel, And Robert Sanders -- Transplantation / David Talbot And Chas Newstead -- Upper Gi Surgery / Michael Griffin And Nick Hayes. Urology / Jeremy Crew And Bernard Bochner -- Vascular Surgery / Gerard Stansby, Shervanthi Homer-vanniasinkam, And Mohan Adiseshiah. [edited By] Nadeem Ali. Includes Index. What's your worst nightmare as a doctor? Missing a life-threatening condition must be among the biggest fears for health professionals. But sometimes the clue to the diagnosis lies in just a single symptom.So what if a patient comes to your clinic with an ear which hurts when they swallow, and you don't think of a tumour? Or a numb chin, and you don't suspect metastases? Or an itch, and you miss a leukaemia?Alarm Bells in Medicine brings you up to speed on recognising the symptoms of serious illnesses. Internationally renowned authors list the most crucial presenting symptoms in their own specialties that should ring the alarm bells for you. They provide clear information on diagnosis and action. Organised under the relevant specialties, the information is quick and easy to find.Since patients disclose alarm symptoms in all clinical settings, this book is as relevant for consultants as it is for GPs, as useful for junior doctors as it is for medical students.