Oxford Handbook of Genitourinary Medicine, HIV, and Sexual Health, Second Edition for iOS

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This Oxford University Press app-book is developed by MedHand Mobile Libraries. Improve your performance with relevant, valid material which is accessed quickly and with minimal effort in the palm of your hand using MedHands patented technology.THIS APP-BOOK for Oxford Handbook of Genitourinary Medicine, HIV, and Sexual Healthincludes unique functions such as:A powerful search BookmarksComplete set of medical calculators; Body Mass Index, Peak Expiratory Flows, Dehydration Correction Calculator and more HighlightingHigh resolution picturesHistoryNotes and picture notesAbout this titleProvides a wealth of practical information on sexually transmitted diseases and the principles of providing services Features evidence-based, practical information on the specialty, covering medico-legal, ethical, and procedural issues Includes a disease-orientated description of conditions both directly related and opportunistic, and their management, and data on special situations such as pregnancy Accompanied by an extensive colour plate section New to this editionFully revised throughout, with enhanced and expanded chapters on STIs in primary care, sexual assault, sexual health promotion, law and ethics, special genitourinary situations, and HIV/AIDSFeatures new chapters on contraception and genital dermatologyIncludes new detail on the roles of GUM HIV specialist nurses, and support workers, and patient group directives, in line with recent developments in the fieldThe new edition of this successful handbook provides a balance of evidence-based information on Genitourinary Medicine (GUM), including HIV/AIDS. It provides high quality, digestible clinical detail and also practical information on the ever-increasing medico-legal, ethical, and procedural issues of growing importance when dealing with these complex topics. Designed primarily for the trainee in GUM, it is also a valuable reference and resource for the specialist physician, nurse, and other professionals working in the field of sexual health. The new edition remains relevant to those working in this field and features practical enhanced sections on contraception and genital dermatology written by specialist contributors, and information for general practitioners in order to provide services for STIs.The book consists of three easy-to-follow sections. The first section deals with routine management within GUM; medico-legal and ethical issues, the standard patient, special situations, and routine clinical and laboratory processes that include simple flow chart guidance on common clinical presentations. The second section details GUM conditions in a disease-orientated style, including STIs and also other genitourinary problems that may present. The third section on HIV provides a contemporary epidemiological overview of this infection, basic viral biology and pathogenesis, a disease-orientated description of conditions both directly related and opportunistic, and their management and data on special situations such as pregnancy. Finally guidance on commonly used abbreviations is shown together with a useful resource directory for staff. Authors: Richard Pattman, Nathan Sankar, BabikerElawad, Pauline Handy, and David Ashley Price________________________________________ MedHand Mobile Libraries offers a SUBSCRIPTION FREE application without edition upgrade. MedHand is the exclusive partner of Oxford University Press, publishing the latest editions of their Medical Handbooks in digital format.MedHand offers the most trusted and well recognized medical guidelines provided by excellent publishers. MedHand delivers what you need, trusted knowledge at the point of care!