Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Q&A Review is a comprehensive active self-assessment tool for medical students, residents, and junior attending physicians in physical medicine and rehabilitation. The first question-and-answer review book in this field, it will help professionals quickly and efficiently review specific topics in PM&R.
The book covers in detail the entire field of physical medicine and rehabilitation with more than 1,500 multiple-choice questions with answers and detailed rationales. Broken into 15 topic areas, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Q&A Review highlights all of the key concepts in the PM&R curriculum for learning and individual self-assessment. Designed to test recall and sharpen skills, the book addresses the fundamental components of PM&R training and practice. Suggested readings are provided at the end of each section for further study.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Q&A Review Features:
This third edition of the incomparable review bible for the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Examination has been completely updated to reflect current practice and the core knowledge tested on the exam. Known for its organization, consistency, and clarity, the book distills the essentials and provides focused reviews of all major topics. Coverage is expanded in the third edition to include dedicated sections on pain management, medical ethics, and ultrasound that reflect new board requirements.
Written in outline format for readability and easy access to information, content is modeled after the topic selection of the AAPMR Self-Directed Medical Knowledge Program used by residents nationwide. To aid in information retention, ìPearlsî are designated with an open-book icon to highlight key concepts and stress clinical and board-eligible aspects of each topic. The text is divided into major subspecialty areas written by authors with clinical expertise in each subject area, and content is reviewed by senior specialists to ensure the utmost accuracy. More than 500 high-quality illustrations clarify and reinforce concepts. The book also provides updated epidemiologic and statistical data throughout and includes a section on biostatistics in physical medicine and rehabilitation. In addition to its proven value as a resource for exam preparation, the book is also a must-have for practicing physiatrists seeking recertification, and for PM&R instructors helping trainees to prepare for the exam.
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Key Features:
The 2nd edition of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pocketpedia distills an illustrated encyclopedia of knowledge into a book that can fit into a clinician’s pocket.
Authored by specialists in physical medicine and rehabilitation who know what information you need at your fingertips, this pocket-sized reference provides quick access to charts, tables, diagrams, and illustrations to give you fast facts essential for day-to-day patient care.
Field-tested by residents and clinicians at top academic and clinical centers throughout the country, this book is perfect for the clinic, bedside, or training room.
FEATURES
This completely updated top-seller in physical medicine and rehabilitation continues the tradition of the highly popular Secrets Series. From anatomy and physiology of the nervous and musculoskeletal system to medical complications in rehabilitation to work and rehabilitation. This book presents all the key elements you need for clinical use, rounds, and board preparation.
This book analyses community rehabilitation needs from many different perspectives, including the views of disabled people, rehabilitation clinicians and service providers. Many examples of community rehabilitation schemes are presented, with evidence for their effectiveness, and case studies are used to highlight the main issues. The authors take an international view, and there are chapters dealing with the disabled child in the community and with neuropsychological rehabilitation. The first book to examine the growing trend towards community rehabilitation in neurology, it is directed towards all clinicians involved with neurorehabilitation.
A practical handbook that summarizes the management of common symptoms and disorders for the whole rehabilitation team. Outlines the principles of rehabilitation medicine to improve understanding of the benefits that can follow an interdisciplinary rehabilitation programme.
Includes evidence-based guidelines for rehabilitation to help the reader assess the efficacy of rehabilitation medicine. Includes further reading and website recommendations. Fully revised to appeal to the entire rehabilitation team.
Cet ouvrage présente l'ensemble des éléments de connaissance et de pratique utiles tant au prescripteur qu'au praticien de la rééducation neurologique.
