This is an insider's account of the life of a teaching hospital and the workings of the hospital service in general. The author describes the patients and what happens to them, the staff and their daily routine and the contribution made by other health care professionals. The different clinical departments are covered and what they do, together with the laboratories, X-ray departments and some of the technology behind the treatment offered in the wards and operating theatres. Finally, the author considers the "housekeeping" ...
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This is an insider's account of the life of a teaching hospital and the workings of the hospital service in general. The author describes the patients and what happens to them, the staff and their daily routine and the contribution made by other health care professionals. The different clinical departments are covered and what they do, together with the laboratories, X-ray departments and some of the technology behind the treatment offered in the wards and operating theatres. Finally, the author considers the "housekeeping" involved in maintaining the whole institution. The work is intended to be a useful guide to the general reader about hospital functions, as well as to doctors, nurses, medical students, other health professions and anyone contemplating a career in the hospital service.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 0192615785.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 176 p. Oxford Medical Publications. Audience: General/trade. No previous owner's name. Clean, tight pages. No bent corners.