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| Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery: Clinical Reference Guide, 6th Edition |
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ISBN: 978-1-63550-337-1,
769 pages,
Soft Cover
ISBN-10: 1-63550-337-X |
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| Copyright: |
2022 |
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| Edition: |
6th |
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| Editor: |
Pasha, Raza, MD; Golub, Justin S., MD, MS |
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Otolaryngology |
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| Publisher: |
Plural Publishing, Inc |
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| List Price: |
$119.95 |
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At A Glance
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The now classic "Pocket Pasha".."Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Clinical Reference Guide.."returns for its sixth edition. This universally standard guidebook concisely reviews all aspects of otolaryngology including rhinology, laryngology, otology, plastic surgery, sleep medicine, and more. All chapters focus on the key basic science and clinical information to quickly digest the essentials. This "high-yield" book retains a "by residents, for residents" feel while also including expert content useful not only for students and residents but also allied health professionals, primary care providers, and other health providers. The concise, outline format is useful for rapid reading during urgent clinical situations as well as a last-minute refresher before rounds. The guide has proven essential for board review and maintenance of certification exams.
This title includes an access code for an accompanying website with supplementary materials. |
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Reviewer:
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Karina Yu,
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(Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
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Are the author's objectives met? |
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Is this written at an appropriate level? |
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Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) |
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Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? |
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If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? |
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Reviewer:
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Karina Yu,
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(Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine)
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Description
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| This is a clinical reference guide covering the breadth of otolaryngology topics. It is organized in an easy-to-digest, bullet-point format. The previous edition was published in 2017. |
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Purpose
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| This book serves as a condensed reference guide for all aspects of otolaryngology. Its concise outline format is invaluable as a quick clinical refresher for students, residents, and practicing physicians, as well as for boards or in-service exam review. |
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Audience
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| This book is useful for a wide audience, including students, residents, and practicing physicians and allied healthcare professionals who practice any aspect of otolaryngology. With its easy-to-digest format and high-yield clinical information, it meets the needs of its intended audience. Its authors, Dr. Raza Pasha and Dr. Justin Golub, are recognized experts in their fields. |
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Features
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| This clinical reference guide comprehensively covers the breadth of otolaryngology subspecialties. The material is presented clearly and concisely using bullet points. The bullet-point format, use of bold font for key terms, and illustrations all facilitate easy use of the handbook for clinical review or boards/in-service studying. |
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Assessment
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| This handbook serves as an authoritative review of the breadth of otolaryngology topics, exceeding the quality of other similar publications, such as K.J. Lee's Essential Otolaryngology, 12th Edition, Chan and Goddard (McGraw Hill, 2019). It is an invaluable resource as a clinical refresher or for in-service/boards studying. The updated edition includes an update of all relevant material, additional images, expanded focus on evidence-based practice, and the addition of investigative therapeutics. |
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