Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties (10 edn)
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This is the first medical book to take the health of its readers seriously on the grounds that the health of one person (a patient) must not be bought at the expense of another (their doctor). It is an unsettling paradox that when we study medicine our own health may be forgotten, with long hours of hard work—often without joy or sustenance—as our health is shattered by the weight of an over-loaded curriculum (no doubt because we are over-stimulated by the too many receptors, organs, and systems, about which we know far too much).
What can a book do about this dilemma? Whilst we strive to guide you through the realms of the specialties with a concise overview of exactly what you need to know, we also place prominence on developing your skills beyond just pure facts, since these may quickly be forgotten. We want to furnish your mind with anecdotes which will remind you of the value of your hard work to inspire and motivate you to learn more. It is the quirks of medicine which we remember best; the bits that make you smile and make you realize that the work we do can be truly inspiring. The spiral symbol [
] throughout the book, and at the start of each chapter, is your reminder to connect with and enjoy your patients; to discover what is important to them, and in so doing, make a real difference to their health and well-being. Few people receive such privileged insight into another’s life. Few other professions can reflect on their day—and from the mundane, the routine, even the stressful—bring forth such engaging or thought-provoking episodes from their encounters at work.
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