The Hands-on Guide to Clinical PharmacologyJohn Wiley & Sons, 2008 M04 15 - 208 pages This new edition is an updated practical book for junior doctorsand medical students making the transition from medical school tolife on the wards. This book presents information on 127 drugs,which junior doctors and students are most likely to encounter onhospital wards or during their course of study. The hands-on guide to clinical pharmacology 2nd editionincludes sections containing both treatment regimens of commonconditions and detailed information on the relevant drugs that willhelp you obtain a better understanding of therapeuticmanagement. Written to provide a study aid or as a user friendly referenceon the wards, the book gives you:
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The Hands-on Guide to Clinical Pharmacology Christopher Tofield,Alexander Milson,Sukhdev Chatu No preview available - 2005 |
The Hands-on Guide to Clinical Pharmacology Christopher Tofield,Alexander Milson,Sukhdev Chatu No preview available - 2008 |
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