Clinical Reasoning In Veterinary Practice - Problem Solved! -

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Résumé :
The new edition of this innovative textbook on clinical reasoning in veterinary medicine, provides a simple and logical approach for solving a wide range of clinical problems Clinical Reasoning in Veterinary Practice : Problem Solved ! 2e" Edition continues to provide a revolutionary approach for rapidly and efficiently solving clinical problems encountered in veterinary medicine. Featuring new problem-based clinical reasoning examples, the second edition expands its problem-based approach to cover new problems of the eye, of exotic pets, and in equine practice. Another new chapter describes the principles of professional reasoning and decision making. The text content and format is fully revised based on universal design principles and will make clinical reasoning simpler to understand for readers with different learning styles. Provides a logical approach to common clinical problems in small animal practice such as vomiting, diarrhoea, weight loss, weakness, gait abnormalities, bleeding and more. Includes examples of common problems in exotic and equine practice and how to assess them using a problem-solving approach. Offers the logical rationale for selecting diagnostic tests. Features contributions by internationally recognised clinicians and educators in clinical and professional masoning. Helps veterinary practitioners clearly communicate their decision-making to animal owners. Contains flowcharts and key step markers that illustrate the decision-making process. Clinical Reasoning in Veterinary Practice : Problem Solved ! 2nd Edition is the perfect textbook for undergraduate veterinary students and an invaluable resource for new graduates and experienced veterinary practitioners alike.

Biographie:
EDITED BY : Jill E. Maddison, Professor of General Practice, Royal Veterinary College, UK. She contributes to the RVC's teaching program for veterinary students and veterinary nurses in the areas of small animal medicine, clinical reasoning, and clinical pharmacology as well as to national and international continuing education programmes. Holger A. Volk, Professor of Small Animal Diseases, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany. He is a specialist in veterinary neurology and teaches clinical neurology and problem solving to undergraduates and graduates both nationally and internationally. David B. Church, Professor of Small Animal Studies, Royal Veterinary College, UK. He contributes to the RVC's teaching program for veterinary students and in the areas of clinical reasoning, small animal medicine in general and endocrinology as well as continuing education programmes around the world.

Sommaire:
About the Editors vii List of Contributors ix Preface xi Acknowledgements xiii 1 Learning to learn and its relevance to logical clinical problem-solving 1 Ivan Newman 2 Introduction to logical clinical problem-solving 7 Jill E. Maddison and Holger A. Volk 3 Vomiting, regurgitation and reflux 35 Jill E. Maddison 4 Diarrhoea 55 Jill E. Maddison and Lucy McMahon 5 Weight loss 73 6 Abdominal enlargement 89 7 Weakness 103 Holger A. Volk, David B. Church and Jill E. Maddison 8 Fits and strange episodes 125 Holger A. Volk 9 Sneezing, coughing and dyspnoea 153 David B. Church 10 Anaemia 181 11 Jaundice 199 12 Bleeding 215 13 Polyuria/polydipsia and urinary incontinence 237 Jill E. Maddison and David B. Church 14 Gait abnormalities 261 Holger A. Volk, Elvin R. Kulendra and Richard L. Meeson 15 Pruritus, scaling and otitis 285 Andrea Volk 16 Problem-based approach to problems of the eye 305 Charlotte Dawson 17 Problem-based approach to small mammals - rabbits, rodents and ferrets 323 Joanna Hedley 18 Problem-based clinical reasoning examples for equine practice 353 Michael Hewetson 19 Principles of professional reasoning and decision-making 391 Elizabeth Armitage-Chan Index 407