Medical School for Everyone: Grand Rounds Cases (Great Courses) (Teaching Company) Course No. 1977

ISBN 10: 1629970670 ISBN 13: 9781629970677

Synopsis

Theres an art and science behind how doctors diagnose and treat medical patients. Where do doctors get these skills The Grand Rounds experience, where they practice how to make accurate diagnoses by examining real patients. And with Dr. Benarochs 24 unique lectures, youll explore how a master physician solves medical problems just like a detective. Whether youre a patient, a current or future medical professional, or just someone who enjoys a good mystery, youll discover how doctors use medical science to identify and combat injuries and diseases; how they uncover tiny clues patients can fail to notice; how they sometimes make misdiagnoses that lead to costly (and life-threatening) problems; and how they think their way toward putting patients on the fast track to proper treatment. Drawn from actual medical stories, these 24 Grand Rounds take you everywhere from the calm of a doctors office to the chaos of an emergency room. Youll hear how a 33-year-old mans fever and mouth sores are clues to one of todays most notorious diseases; why an explorers life-threatening nausea and pain demand emergency surgery; how doctors treat a trauma patient at the site of an accident; and much more. Dr. Benaroch has crafted a rewarding learning experience; one packed with thrilling Grand Rounds cases that will captivate you, that will provide you with an exciting new way to think about medicine, and that will help you become a better, more informed patient.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1629970670
• ISBN 13: 9781629970677
• Binding: DVD