Oxford Case Histories in Respiratory Medicine

Based around the curriculum for specialist trainees in respiratory medicine and designed for those preparing for exit exams, this book contains 44 well-structured, peer-reviewed cases gathered from the Oxford Hospitals, comprehensively covering the various disorders of the respiratory system. New developments in medical training at junior and registrar level have created a need for a collection of cases which enable self-assessment, directed at postgraduates. Each case comprises a brief clinical history and relevant examination findings, details of investigations, medical imaging followed by questions on differential diagnosis, and management and detailed answers and discussion. Features over 40 case studies providing comprehensive coverage of respiratory disorders Based around the specialist trainee curriculum and designed for those preparing for exit exams Contains numerous black and white images to assist in interpreting medical images Covers a broad range of common and less common respiratory disorders John Stradling , Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Oxford University; Consultant Physician, Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK, Andrew Stanton , Specialist Registrar in Respiratory Medicine, Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK, Annabel H. Nickol , Clinical Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine, Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK, Helen E. Davies , Specialist Registrar in Respiratory Medicine, Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK, and Najib M. Rahman , MRC Training Fellow and Specialist Registrar in Respiratory Medicine, Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK