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Principles of Medicine in Africa
David Mabey (Ed.)
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Description for Principles of Medicine in Africa
hardcover. The essential text for all healthcare professionals wanting a complete, up-to-date practical reference book on medicine in Africa. Editor(s): Mabey, David; Gill, Professor Geoff; Parry, Eldryd; Whitty, Christopher J. M.; Weber, Martin W. Num Pages: 928 pages, 296 b/w illus. 440 colour illus. BIC Classification: 1H; MJ; MMRT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 277 x 226 x 49. Weight in Grams: 2708. 928 pages, 296 b/w illus. 440 colour illus. Editor(s): Mabey, David; Gill, Geoff; Whitty, Christopher J. M.; Weber, Martin W. The essential text for all healthcare professionals wanting a complete, up-to-date practical reference book on medicine in Africa. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1H; MJ; MMRT. Dimension: 277 x 226 x 49. Weight: 2714.
Principles of Medicine in Africa combines classical clinical medicine with a rich understanding of the major environmental and cultural influences on health and disease, providing comprehensive guidance for anyone intending to practise medicine in Africa. Disease is presented in the context of family and culture, and the effects of inequality and problems of limited resources are addressed. The authors have a wealth of experience in front line healthcare and provide practical, evidence-based management guidelines for all the common and less common conditions likely to be encountered. This fourth edition has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the latest research findings and ... Read more
Principles of Medicine in Africa combines classical clinical medicine with a rich understanding of the major environmental and cultural influences on health and disease, providing comprehensive guidance for anyone intending to practise medicine in Africa. Disease is presented in the context of family and culture, and the effects of inequality and problems of limited resources are addressed. The authors have a wealth of experience in front line healthcare and provide practical, evidence-based management guidelines for all the common and less common conditions likely to be encountered. This fourth edition has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the latest research findings and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
928
Condition
New
Number of Pages
928
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781107002517
SKU
V9781107002517
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Ref
99-4
About David Mabey (Ed.)
David Mabey is Professor of Communicable Diseases at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He worked for eight years at the Medical Research Council Laboratories in Gambia, where he was in charge of clinical services. Geoffrey Gill is Professor of International Medicine at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. He has worked extensively in Africa (Zambia, Ethiopia and ... Read more
Reviews for Principles of Medicine in Africa
Review of the previous edition: 'This is a big book, physically and intellectually, and must rank among the very best on health care anywhere.' The Lancet '… extremely student friendly … highly readable and well-edited, the textbook covers all aspects of diseases in the tropics … extremely practical … an up-to-date masterpiece …' Journal of the American Medical Association 'Unlike ... Read more