Main description:

This electronic reference, has been written by residents and chief residents at Washington University School of Medicine, and is part of a new series of eleven quick reference guides to difficult patient management in internal medicine. During a residency you could be called to see a patient that has presented with problems in your area of subspecialty rotation - and it would then be your turn to take the "consult. WHAT DO YOU DO? - Turn to this The Washington ManualO Subspecialty Consult Series PDA, and learn how to: - Ask the right questions. - Order the tests. - Determine the treatment plan. - Review the diagnosis and treatment plan with the attending physician. - Then treat the patient. FEATURES: - Approaches the consult from the subspecialist perspective. - Includes standard symptom/disease chapters detailing background, causes, presentation, and management. - Gives key points to remember at the end of every chapter. Platform: Palm OS, Windows CE, and Pocket PC handheld device