Clinical Reasoning in Small Animal Practice

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"The authors of this affordable book have deliberately focused their approach on the main symptoms such as diarrhoea, pruritus... and they guide the reader through the maze of clinical exams, secondary tests and intense mulling. Elementary, my dear Watson." (Vet Nurses Today, 1 October 2015) "This book will be a useful addition to the library of any practitioner." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 September 2015)A logical approach to making a diagnosis, puts the art back intoveterinary science. Essential reading for all small animalclinicians. Professor Edward Hall MA (Cantab), VetMB, PhD(Liv),DipECVIM-CA, MRCVS, European Specialist in Small Animal InternalMedicine Head of Division and Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine,School of Veterinary Sciences, University of Bristol, UK This book outlines the philosophy and approaches underlyingproblem-based clinical reasoning. It is an important resource forvets looking to advance themselves as small animal diagnosticiansand essential reading for new graduates and RCVS CertAVP smallanimal candidates. David Killick BVetMed, PhD, CertSAM, DipECVIM-CA (Onc), MRCVS, RCVSand European Specialist in Veterinary Oncology Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Oncology, University of Liverpool,UK The authors present a logical structured framework fordiagnosing common clinical problems, which can be used byveterinary students just starting clinics, as well as experiencedveterinarians faced with difficult undiagnosed cases. The book iseasy to read, logically organized, medically sound and in myopinion, unlike any other small animal medical textbook currentlyavailable. Susan E. Johnson, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVIM (InternalMedicine) Professor and SAIM Service Head, The Ohio State University, USA The veterinary profession has been in need of this book formany decades. The book is written in a down to earth style thatshows an appreciation of the working environment and priorities ofclinicians, making it a practical guide to efficient and effectiveclinical decision making. Sue Bennett BSc, BVMS, MACVSc (Medicine of Cats), FACVSc (SmallAnimal Medicine) Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine, Murdoch University VeterinaryHospital, Australia Clinical Reasoning in Small Animal Practice is an invaluableresource for undergraduates and recent graduates to help them todevelop a structured, reasoned approach to every case. The book isclearly set out in 14 chapters which cover the most common problemsconfronting vets in general practice in a systematic and logicalway and will become the go-to text for all veterinarians who striveto achieve the highest standards in small animalpractice. Dr Hugh White MVSc, MANZCVS Director, Centre for Veterinary Education, University of Sydney,Australia At last, here is a book that provides clinicians with a clearand structured approach to clinical diagnosis. It provides amethodology for clinical problem solving: for students,inexperienced clinicians, experienced veterinarians and specialistsalike. If you think diagnosis is easy or if you find itdifficult you need this book. The authors havedrawn on their extensive experience and championing of the clinicalreasoning concept to provide a workable template to make adiagnosis for animals presenting with common clinical signs. Adopting their problem based methodology will aid diagnosis, reduceunnecessary diagnostic investigations and make medicine enjoyable.This book is a 'must read' for veterinary students andall veterinarians in practice. Boyd R Jones BVSC, FACVSc, DECVIM-Ca, MRCVS Professor Emeritus University College Dublin, Ireland and MasseyUniversity, New Zealand