Essential Haematology (Essentials) (Paperback)

by Victor Hoffbrand (Author), Paul Moss (Author), John Pettit (Author)
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“An extraordinarily comprehensive textbook covering all aspects of Haematology, brought to life by fantastic use of full colour illustrations, diagrams, and photographs. Since a thorough knowledge of Haematology is the backbone of medical diagnosis, this book is definitely to be recommended to all medical students… and beyond!” Medical Student, Cambridge<!--end-->

“This is an excellent comprehensive yet concise book, which will give you a complete overview of Haematology, a crucial topic for students to master. It has well drawn diagrams, clear explanations, and lots of pictures.” Medical Student, Barts and The London University

“This book is a must for every med student’s book shelf. It’s a perfect book containing everything you need to or will be expected to know while in medical school and as a junior doctor. Explanations are clear and easy to understand, diagrams are colourful, and the pictures make the clinical scenario/patient come to life before your eyes." Medical Student, University College, Dublin

“I’ve always had problems with understanding haematological malignancies and this book has proven very useful in this regard. It’s a useful reference which can go a long way to addressing the gap between what is taught and what is expected! Whether you’re a medical student or junior doctor, this is a great book.” Medical Student, GKT

“Essential Haematology is an excellent core text. Filled with coloured diagrams, radiographs, and clinical pictures, the text is beautifully illustrated throughout. The book is laid out in an easy to understand way and is comprehensively and concisely written covering the basic medical sciences of haematological disorders, clinical features, diagnostic tests, and management of various conditions.” Medical Student, University of Manchester

"If you are looking to buy a haematology book then I would definitely go for this one based on how comprehensive it is." GKT Gazette

“Comprehensive look at the biochemical, physiological and immunological processes … .Designed to help medical students grasp the essential features of modern clinical and laboratory hematology.”
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Product Description
Essential Haematology is established as the most authoritative introduction to the subject for bioscience and medical students, junior doctors, laboratory scientists and nurses. This new edition is beautifully presented, introducing the formation and function of blood cells, and diseases that arise from dysfunction and disruption of these processes. Basic science, diagnostic tests and clinical features and management are all easily explained.

THE introductory text for clinical and laboratory haematology

• An authoritative and accessible textbook now fully revised
  
• Beautifully presented – a joy to learn from
  
• Features a new standardized approach to clinical features and management of disease

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Product Details

• Paperback: 392 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 5 edition (October 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405136499
• ISBN-13: 978-1405136495
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #30,635 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Medical Text, June 5, 2004

By	John Vickery (Memphis, TN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Essential Haematology (Essentials Series (Blackwell Science).) (Paperback)

This was my medical school textbook for a four week module on hematology. What I liked most about the book is that it only presented essential information. The absence of superfluous text allowed me the time to regularly read the assigned chapters while also studying the rest of the material for this class and other classes. I also found the book to be relatively easy to comprehend. (However, this is definitely not on the layman's level, and a good requisite knowledge of a first year medical school curriculum is necessary before reading.) Virtually every pathologic aspect of hematology is covered in the text: hemopoietic development, anemias, lymphomas and leukemias, coagulation disorders, etc. It also covers some treatments for the various diseases and pathologic processes. This book was an integral part to my studying and understanding hematology. It will definitely sit on my reference shelf for years to come.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For every medical student, August 2, 2000

By	Amr M. Al-Saif (Safwa, Eastern Province Saudi Arabia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Essential Haematology (Paperback)

Famous and well known book in hematology. discusses important diseases in a comprehensive yet not boring way. can be used as a reference for undergraduates. includes nice chapters on hemoglobinopathies, myeloprolifrative diseases and others. medium size book.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best med school texts, March 28, 2006

By	iatrosom "sununit" (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Essential Haematology (Essentials Series (Blackwell Science).) (Paperback)

This is by far amongst the best medical school texts (not incl. board review stuff) out there. The 4th ed. covers all areas of hematology in a lucid, non-verbose style. I found it easy to read assigned sections for my Heme course in a timely and efficient manner. There is a good blend of pathophysiology and biochemical mechanisms essential to understanding disease processes; however, the presentation is straightforward. The text has frequent color cartoons, images, graphs and tables, which helped me visualize concepts. Moreover, modern diagnostics and treatment rationale are also adequately explaned. Overall, I am really glad i purchased this book, and plan to keep it for future reference.