Behavioral Science and Epidemiology: A Guide to Patient Education (Blueprints Notes & Cases Series) - Softcover

Neugroschl, Judith; Hoblyn, Jennifer; Castillo, Christie Del

9781405103558: Behavioral Science and Epidemiology: A Guide to Patient Education (Blueprints Notes & Cases Series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1405103558 ISBN 13: 9781405103558

Publisher: Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2003

If you are wondering how the anatomy principles you are studying will apply to real life patients, "Blueprints Notes & Cases - Behavioral Science and Epidemiology" has just what you need - basic science concepts tied to clinical cases! This book offers high-yield, concise basic science content presented in a logical template. Each topic features a case presentation followed by thought questions and a basic science review. Thumbnails and key points provide a quick review of the essential information. Multiple-choice questions at the end of each case allow you to test your knowledge. Use during your coursework to aid in understanding application of principles, then review again as you prep for exams. Perfect for medical students - physician assistants, nurse practitioners and related health professionals will also find "Blueprints Notes & Cases" valuable.

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Review:

The length is very user friendly because they can be covered a few at a time without breaking continuity. The case-based format is exactly how we as students are encouraged to study for the USMLE. The questions are case based, just as on the USMLE. The detailed answers provide supplemental information to what is presented in the cases. ... The tables present a lot of key information in a very concise, user friendly way. I feel as though this book is unique in that it has more information than purely outline-based review books but does not delve into the depth of a review textbook. Yes. The book is designed in a user-friendly manner. A student can flip through one case in between lectures or sit down and run through several cases in an hour. The fact that each case has the same components (vignette, epidemiology, basic science, etc.) helps the student think/learn in a systematic manner. I feel that this book is a good mix of cases and text - there isn't really a review book I have seen that is quite like this. --3rd year medical student, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine The cases were of an appropriate length and complexity for Step 1. A review book should use the cases to highlight important points, which this book did. This review book was easy to read, and having cases and questions after the study content was a good idea. This helped illustrate the points that I had just read. The thumbnails and key points were excellent - clear, concise, well-done. This will definitely be helpful to students studying for Step 1. The multiple choice questions are excellent. ... The key points and charts are excellent. -- 3rd year medical student, SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine Overall, strengths of the book include its easy readability and the format. I liked that each section began with a case and then described the basic science to get the reader's interest; and then gave the answer. In general, topics for step 1 were covered, and questions added to the learning. Key points section was great! The key points were excellent to sum up the well written basic science portions. Compared to other review sources, it was good as a quick review. I felt this book would be a worthy buy also because students using it for step 1 could refer to it and find it useful during their clinical rotations. -- 3rd year medical student, UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School The organization of each little snippet is very conducive to learning, because it starts broad, gets narrower and ends with the subjects of primary importance. The questions at the end were helpful, and offered good descriptions of the right answer and hit on the major points of the disease itself. -- 3rd year medical student, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio I think it would be quite useful for step one review because it is short yet complete. -- 2nd year medical student, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine I love all the features. They enhance my learning a lot more than other books I have read. The basic science review is especially important for Step 1 preparation. It is certainly more than a review. It is also a guide. I would rate it A+. It is very comprehensive and has easy to follow outline covering all the USMLE tested topics. The content of each case presented are expected to be tested on the exam and have been very well discussed. I do specifically like the integration of pharmacology into the cases ... Overall, it is a very good book and I would certainly recommend it to my friends. -- 3rd year medical student, University of Calgary

Synopsis:

"Blueprints Notes & Cases" has it all! Wondering how your behavioral science courses will relate to medical practice? Overwhelmed by the amount of reading necessary to cover the basics? Looking for a link between basic science and its clinical application? "Blueprints Notes & Cases - Behavioral Science and Epidemiology" is just what you need. The ability to apply basic science concepts with clinical data is an important skill. Learning the basic science content through the use of a clinical presentation is more meaningful and enjoyable."Blueprints Notes & Cases - Behavioral Science and Epidemiology" features: clinical cases that introduce the basic science topics; thought questions that integrate the clinical situation with basic science topics being reviewed; basic science review and discussion that presents the answers to the thought questions and provides a clinical framework for the understanding of the basic science topics; thumbnail chart and key points that highlight the essential information presented in the discussion; and, multiple-choice questions that provide a check on your understanding of concepts presented.If you are wondering how the anatomy principles you are studying will apply to real life patients, this book is just what you need.

Use during your coursework to aid in understanding application of principles, then review again as you prep for exams. "Blueprints" from Blackwell Publishing helps in every step of medical school. Perfect for medical students - physician assistants, nurse practitioners and related health professionals will also find "Blueprints Notes & Cases" valuable.

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