Synopses & Reviews
Fundamentals of Surgical Practice is the essential textbook for the MRCS and the AFRCSEd. Exactly mirroring the unified syllabus, it gives the trainee a clear understanding of the core knowledge required to succeed in the examinations and stands apart from other textbooks in its direct relevance to the new examination. The chapters have been written by acknowledged experts in their field, many of whom are themselves involved in the training and examining of candidates, and the content has been designed to make learning as efficient as possible, whilst at the same time providing adequate detail, key points and suggestions for further reading. In addition to a detailed index, each chapter has its own table of contents to enhance ease of use. Fundamentals of Surgical Practice is indispensable for the trainee, and also provides the established surgeon and other healthcare professionals working in the surgical environment with a modern, authoritative overview of the key areas of surgical practice.
Synopsis
Updated and expanded, this edition reflects recent developments in the exam syllabus. Written entirely by acknowledged experts, many with training and examining experience, it is comprehensive and easy to use with contents tables for each chapter. This text will also provide an authoritative overview for established surgeons and healthcare professionals.
Synopsis
Updated and expanded, incorporating syllabus developments, it is invaluable for trainees and established surgeons alike.
Synopsis
Fundamentals of Surgical Practice is the essential textbook for the MRCS and the AFRCSEd. Exactly mirroring the unified syllabus, it gives the trainee a clear understanding of the core knowledge required to succeed in the examinations and stands apart from other textbooks in its direct relevance to the new examination.
About the Author
Professor Andrew Kingsnorth is a Consultant Surgeon at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth and Professor of Surgery at Peninsula Medical School, University of Plymouth. He is currently an associate editor of the International Journal of Surgical Investigation and has been an editorial board member for the British Journal of Surgery (1996-999). Professor Kingsnorth also spent many years as a member of the Court of Examiners of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (1994-2000) and has published over 300 articles and invited chapters in 30 books, as well as co-editing six books and co-authoring one book.Aljafri Majid is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur and Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya. He is also a member of the Panel of Examiners for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.