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Haematology, 4th Edition

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By Martin R. Howard, MBChB, MD, FRCP, FRCPath and Peter J Hamilton, MA, BA, BCh, FRCP, FRCPath
2014 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Internal Medicine category! This textbook on haematology in the Illustrated Colour Text series is suitable for medical students, junior doctors and others needing a concise and practical introduction t ...view more

2014 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Internal Medicine category!

This textbook on haematology in the Illustrated Colour Text series is suitable for medical students, junior doctors and others needing a concise and practical introduction to the subject.

ISBN :
9780702051395
Publication Date :
01-07-2013
Stock Status :
Please allow 10-14 working days for delivery
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2014 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Internal Medicine category!

This textbook on haematology in the Illustrated Colour Text series is suitable for medical students, junior doctors and others needing a concise and practical introduction to the subject.


Key Features
  • Concise and manageable coverage of the major blood diseases and their treatment
  • Does not overload the reader with science, unlike some competing books
  • Focus is on the haematology patient and on the practical aspects of the subject
  • Makes use of the attractive features of the ICT series - double page spreads, lots of colour illustrations, summary boxes

Author Information
By Martin R. Howard, MBChB, MD, FRCP, FRCPath, Consultant Haematologist, York Health Services NHS Trust; Clinical Senior Lecturer, Hull York Medical School, York, UK and Peter J Hamilton, MA, BA, BCh, FRCP, FRCPath, Consultant Haematologist, Department of Haematology, Royal Victoria Infirmary, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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ISBN Number 9780702051395
Description Author List By Martin R. Howard, MBChB, MD, FRCP, FRCPath, Consultant Haematologist, York Health Services NHS Trust; Clinical Senior Lecturer, Hull York Medical School, York, UK and Peter J Hamilton, MA, BA, BCh, FRCP, FRCPath, Consultant Haematologist, Department of Haematology, Royal Victoria Infirmary, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Copyright Year 2013
Edition Number 4
Format Book
Trim 210w x 297h (8.25" x 11.68")
Imprint Churchill Livingstone
Page Count 126
Publication Date 1 Jul 2013
Stock Status Please allow 10-14 working days for delivery

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