The Unofficial Guide to Radiology

<p>The unique and award-winning <i>Unofficial Guides</i> series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This collective author team understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an <i>Unofficial Guide</i>. </p> <p><i>The Unofficial Guide to Radiology</i> will help you conduct a systematic analysis of all radiological investigations, including X-rays, CT, MRI, ultrasound and nuclear medicine, as well as interventional radiology. It presents each image in the context of a real-life scenario so you can practise your interpretation and compare it to a model report, accompanied by a fully annotated version of the image. Further multiple-choice questions help you relate theory to patient management.</p> <p>This book is ideal for students to test their core knowledge for exams, and also has relevance for postgraduate further education and as a day-to-day reference for professionals.</p><ul> <li>Recommended by the Royal College of Radiologists, with awards from the British Medical Association and the British Institute of Radiology</li> <li>Test your knowledge with over 100 annotated X-rays, illustrated with systematic examples of how to present each one in an exam </li> <li>300 clinical and radiology-related multiple-choice questions with detailed answers – illustrate how the X-ray findings will influence patient management </li> <li>Covers all commonly used radiology tests including chest, abdominal and orthopaedic X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound and nuclear medicine, as well as interventional radiology </li> <li>Structured for relevance to clinical practice, with sample images related to real-life scenarios</li></ul>