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Best Practice Guidelines in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
These books provide clinically relevant questions of the process of taking a history and performing a physical examination, with sections on Useful Background, and where available, evidence-based performance characteristics of the rendering of our clinical skills.
These are collections of some of the best rounds from the Division of Gastroenterology at Western University. They have been collated in this publication to act as a refresher for busy Gastroenterologists. This material is of special use for persons preparing a lecture or a presentation.
These medical textbooks are complementary to one another with special emphasis on unique areas of Gastroenterology (GI) and Hepatology.
Guideline-Based Management in Gastroenterology Recommendations of the indications for the treatment of disorders in Gastroenterology, as derived from major guidelines.
Guideline-Based Management in Hepatology Recommendations of the indications for the treatment of disorders in Hepatology, as derived from major guidelines.
Gain an understanding of the rationale for clinical practice
First Principles of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Adults & Children A two-part introductory book for all learners and practitioners
Disorders explained, finally!
Prepare for the observed, standardized examination
Helps trainees in every specialty prepare for their general exam
Have fun and a little mischief on clinical rounds!
Emeritus Distinguished University Professor, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Adjunct Professor, Western University, London, Canada
Past Vice-President for the Americas, World Gastroenterology Organisation
Past President, Canadian Association of Gastroenterology
Distinguished Clinician, Teacher and Researcher
Author of more than 700 publications and twenty books
Dedicated to peace through Medicine, and the Democratization of Knowledge
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About CAPstone
Capstone Academic Publishers is a global provider of current free medical textbooks in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, providing a wide range of topics including:
Basic Sciences
Clinical Sciences
First Principles
Review topics
Approaches to Diagnostic Imaging, Endoscopy, and Pathology
We use a question-based approach, useful for self-testing, review and preparation for presentations.
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