This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It is a brand new edition to the growing Pocket Essentials series. Under the overall editorship of Kumar and Clark this series provides students and junior doctors with concise, practical texts in the major medical specialties. As well as core information, all books in the series include emergencies, practical procedures and self-assessment. It covers all aspects of general surgery and is ideal for revision and examination preparation. It is also a portable and convenient mini textbook for medical students, house officers and trainee surgeons. The book (ISBN 070202633) and PDA CD-ROM (ISBN 0702028150) are also available separately.

Book plus CD-ROM of PDA version sold as a pack. Succinct guide to general surgery and a key addition to the growing Pocket Essentials Series. Covers basic issues of pre- and post-operative care; common surgical problems; and a systematic review of surgery by system. Similar in style and format to the very popular Ballinger and Patchett: Pocket Essentials of Clinical Medicine. Easy to search and retrieve vital information quickly - PDAs are ideal for quick-reference on the ward. Part of the Kumar and Clark family of books.