From the files of the hit abc primetime show medical mysteries comes. Aug 07, 2014 being a victim of medical malpractice can be a scary ordeal, especially when it involves extreme negligence. It takes years of training, constant retraining, and a lot more than just book smarts to be a good doctor. Patients sometimes develop conditions that are so interesting or rare that doctors publish a report of their case. T he medical case study can be divided into three basic sections. Shivani patil maam, trustee, dy patil university, navi mumbai.
The book contains interesting cases from ucare centers. There were five cases that stood out as examples of both the scope of the litigation centers docket and the gravity of the issues for which they advocate on behalf of physicians and their patients. See more of radiology page interesting cases on facebook. Its my friends birthday soon and im looking for some book recommendations, as my knowledge of nonfiction is a bit limited. Nov 26, 20 these summaries are brief and only intended to introduce you to concepts, not to be a definitive account of cases for revision or application purposes. Best case ever is a mini podcast where an emergency medicine cases guest expert describes a practice changing case, what they learned from it, and clinical pearls and pitfalls you can use on your next shift. About the book this book is the result of extensive effort from ga2len urticaria centers of reference and excellence ucare all over the world. These updated, interactive high value care hvc cases can be completed in 30 to 60 minutes on your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Two years, 262 bodies, and the making of a medical examiner, coauthored with her husband, t. R v blaue is interesting because the act of the victim was to refuse the blood transfusion she would. Interesting cases in oncologic imaging icesp inrad. Each month, a case and a series of questions can be emailed to interested individuals 46 weeks in advance of publication. Discover seven books every medical student should read that show you the good. Mar 02, 2020 book can be requested via ohiolink core clinical cases in medical and surgical specialities.
Here are some of the most unusual and interesting medical malpractice cases ever recorded, some of which have dramatically changed the face of health care over the years. A medical declaration from a licensed medical practitioner is required. Today on 22 nd october 2019, on occasion of founders day, the book urticaria. The american academy of sleep medicine is now accepting case submissions for the new case book of sleep medicine, a learning companion for the icsd3. Her older sister had an enema and told her it was a terrible thing, so she just prevented evacuating feces. These strange reallife cases and many more can be found in author and physician clifton k. I know he enjoyed the man who mistook his wife for a hat by oliver sacks, and the. While supervising a small group of interns at a major new york medical center, dr. A victims choice to refuse medical care is insufficient to exonerate her killer.
Squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid with lymph nodal and pulmonary metastases. Dont miss this unique opportunity to educate others about sleep medicine by sharing your clinical case with sleep medicine professionals. It should be required reading for anyone considering a career in medicine. If your institution subscribes to this resource, and you dont have a myaccess profile, please contact your librarys reference desk for information on how to gain access to this resource from offcampus. What is the most useful medical book for clinical cases. This is an interesting book that is very well written and covers rare medical conditions. Great book for learning and understanding neuroanatomy. Download the takehome tools to help you incorporate hvc principles into your practice. Jun 19, 2014 my most interesting case was a patient who never moved her bowels after the age of seven. Core clinical cases in medical and surgical specialities. Teaches as the title suggests through clinical cases in order to illustrate the concepts. Medical and nursing case studies require a reason or explanation for their publication. Interesting cases in oncologic imaging on apple books.
It provides the salient clinical history along with representative. Solution to earache and vomiting in a pediatric patient the patients condition was actually masquerading as another medical problem. The cases that have baffled doctors reynolds, ann, wapner, kenneth on. A collection of interactive medical and surgical clinical case scenarios to put your diagnostic and management skills to the test. Provides comprehensive updates throughout using the latest guidelines. We have written this book with both clinicians and medical students in mind, with cases varying in complexity, to reinforce common or important subject areas. Seven books to read if youre a medicine student top universities. My most interesting case was a patient who never moved her bowels after the age of seven. Review the medical cases online, answer the associated multiplechoice questions, and read through the critiques. The 16 strangest medical cases of 2016 live science. Being a victim of medical malpractice can be a scary ordeal, especially when it involves extreme negligence. Medical mysteries takes you to the front lines of the medical fringe, where absolutely anything is possible. Each topic is separated into a chapter, which is a nice format for reading a little at a time. Rare and interesting cases in pulmonary medicine 1st edition.
Case summary a 60yearold female presented to the ent department of our hospital with a. What are some of the most interesting cases in medicine. In gripping accounts of true cases, surgeon atul gawande explores the power and the limits of medicine, offering an unflinching view from the. Rare and interesting cases in pulmonary medicine provides a look into the uncommon diseases encountered in the field of pulmonary medicine. This book discusses a broad selection of interesting cases of fine needle aspiration cytology fnac, which offer valuable insights into the diagnosis of cytology cases in routine practice. These case studies are part of the reason this book became so. Journal of medical case reports is the worlds first international pubmedlisted medical journal devoted to publishing open access case reports from all. Medical ethics and freedom of speech were the key issues in national institute of family and life advocates v. Jul 17, 2018 late one evening in the medical library of the hospital where i work, i opened the lancet, the medical journal, and came across a case report written by the neurologistwriter oliver sacks and. Apr 22, 2014 im my opinion the best book for being on the wards for treating patients is the washington manual of therapeutics. Fascinating legal cases and principles explained by an ultrabright oxford law graduate of interest to anyone, not just aspiring lawyers. Browse clinical cases articles from the new england journal of medicine. There is unfortunately never an alternative to doing the legwork yourself.
This section will provide the rationale andor justification behind interest in the case. Important malpractice cases emergency medicine expert. Interesting cases index latest medical news, clinical. The most insane deaths seen by an nyc medical examiner. Dec 27, 2016 the 16 strangest medical cases of 2016. Submit your interesting case for the new case book of. Contact radiology page interesting cases on messenger. Universal management of most common cases seen in the emergency room, useful for medical students, resident physicians, nurses and all other healthcare providers.
Oct 23, 2019 today on 22 nd october 2019, on occasion of founders day, the book urticaria. The most horrifying medical stories of 2018 iflscience. The immortal life of henrietta lacks by rebecca skloot, complications. Category 2 refers to people who have debilitating symptoms of medical conditions, other than those described in category 1, which have failed conventional medical treatment. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc notes that only 143 cases 144 if you count mr stabile have been documented in the united states. Case records of the massachusetts general hospitaljan 16, 2020 case 22020. Case summary a 4yearold girl presented with a 1week history of fever, altered sensorium, 0 comments 0 like. Really interesting stories that stoked my interest in medicine, a. Psychosurgery also called neurosurgery for mental disorder has a long history. Our advisory board has selected 15 books not typically assigned during medical school that every new doctor should read. It provides the salient clinical history along with representative microphotographs of the routine smears.
Doctors have often been seen as some of the smartest members of society, and with good reason. The cases are grouped into broad categories with random ordering of cases within each category to mimic the way cases present in clinical practice. Interesting cases in oncologic imaging en apple books. Emergency medicine cases em cases is a free online medical education podcast, medical blog and website dedicated to providing online emergency medicine education and cme for physicians, residents, students nurses and paramedics.
The collection contains 50 gastrointestinal and genitourinary cases focusing on oncology. Grand rounds a case report journal for the internet. Popular medical stories books goodreads share book. Heres a look at some of the oddest and strangest medical case reports.
This image shows the hairball, also called a trichobezoar, being removed from the womans stomach. The books cases include clinical history, pertinent imaging findings. During the 1960s and 1970s, it became the subject of increasing public concern and debate, culminating in the us with congressional hearings. What can odd, interesting medical case studies teach us. Late one evening in the medical library of the hospital where i work, i opened the lancet, the medical journal, and came across a case report written by. Interesting cases from the pediatric er texas childrens. In this book of 20 compelling case reports, clinical neurologist oliver sacks. Features it is an extensive effort from ga2len urticaria centers of reference. Interesting cases was released with the hands of mrs. Cutting for stone by abraham verghese, when breath becomes air by paul kalanithi, being mortal.
A man and his dog become gravely ill at the exact same time. Dec 07, 2018 there were five cases that stood out as examples of both the scope of the litigation centers docket and the gravity of the issues for which they advocate on behalf of physicians and their patients. The cases in this book are designed to provide another useful approach, parallel to seeing patients and giving an opportunity for selfdirected exploration of. Colour images and illustrations for quick and easy understanding. Combining the word fascinating with the term for a tumor or growth, fascinoma is medical slang for an unusually interesting medical case. This is an interactive and multitouch medical book that provides a selection of rare, uncommon, and other interesting radiology cases.
Submit your interesting case for the new case book of sleep. Ucares can help to improve the management of difficult to treat conditions such as urticaria. After a standard treatment of bed rest, caffeine and ibuprofen, the woman recovered, according to a report published in the journal of medical case reports. Using a casebased approach, the book provides clinical scenarios that include relevant accompanying radiology and pathology.
Interesting cases from the pediatric er kimberly childers, rn, ms, cpnpacpc texas childrens emergency center nurse practitioner baylor college of medicine clinical instructor. Robert marion asked three of them to keep a careful diary over the course of a year. Im my opinion the best book for being on the wards for treating patients is the washington manual of therapeutics. Features it is an extensive effort from ga2len urticaria centers of reference and excellence. The hairball measured 15 by 10 centimeters and had a. This is an interesting book that is very well written and covers rare medical. Best case ever is a mini podcast where an emergency medicine cases guest expert describes a practice changing case, what they learned from it, and clinical pearls and. Rare and interesting cases in pulmonary medicine sciencedirect. Learned a lot and was impressed that with some diseases, i had never even heard of them. There was another small pocket sized book that many internal medicine resident would carry around but now everything should be av.
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