General introduction explaining aims and comments on the series
Introduction (topic specific)
Outline: how to do a proper clinical exam
25-30 case descriptions covering the following:
presenting signs
case history
clinical examination
differential diagnosis
diagnostic aids
case work up
nursing aspects
epidemiology
clinical tips
anatomy and physiology refresher
treatment options / suggestions – medical
treatment options / suggestions– surgical
decision making tree (where applicable)
prognosis
Further reading suggestions
Self-Assessment/Questions for further study (True/False statements (with answers); Short Answer Questions (with model answers); Essay Questions (to be confirmed)
Sources of specialized services
Equipment
Drugs
Index