The Marble Corridor and Other Medical Tales

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Set within a South London hospital in the 1970s, The Marble Corridor is the first of four stories which chart the progress of a newly-qualified doctor from houseman to consultant. It tracks the multifarious events of a single weekend spent working ‘on-call' and the unremitting pressure creates a sense of tension which permeates this tale. Towards the end of this marathon stretch of duty, sleep deprivation causes the young doctor to hallucinate and he begins to confuse illusion and reality with some strange and incongruous outcomes.

Beyond the Marble Corridor continues to document the author's progress through a series of posts, highlighting some of the ethical and moral issues posed to junior doctors along with the hierarchical structure which had to be managed to progress in hospital medicine. The Ivory Tower, is a humorous interlude as the author spends time in a renowned academic unit while the final part, Pastures New, documents the authors time as a consultant concentrating on a number of aspects of his practice including his work for a charitable institution, examining for one of the Medical Royal Colleges and the tragic story of one particular patient. Here, as in life, humour and tragedy are intertwined.

Checklists for Clinical Examinations in General Surgery

This book can be studied by undergraduate students preparing for their MBBS exams in surgery, and by postgraduate surgeons in training preparing for the MD exam in general surgery and the MRCS exams. The aim of this book is to make the assessment of medical students fair, structured, and objective. It can also be used as a training and review book by the students to improve their skills in history taking, clinical examination, and communication. It also teaches them to acquire a methodological and systematic approach to solve and manage clinical problems. It aims to complement, not replace, main textbooks in surgery.

New Scientific Basis of Fluid Therapy in Shock Management

This book would interest all scientists, doctors and nurses involved in the prescription and administration of fluid therapy in the management of shock, acutely ill patients and those undergoing major surgery. It reports on fourteen new scientific discoveries in physics, physiology and medicine that form the new scientific foundation of fluid therapy which will revolutionise current understanding and practice.

Who Am I?

Unlock the secrets to your true self in Who Am I? A Guide Book to Your Sense of Life. 

In this enlightening and practical book, the author draws from her own life experiences and extensive knowledge to help to discover your purpose, achieve your goals, and find lasting happiness.

Through related parables and insightful guidance, this book empowers you to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery. Packed with practical tasks and thought-provoking exercises, Who Am I? equips you with the tools to answer life’s most profound questions.

Whether you are seeking purpose or simply yarning for greater happiness, this book is must-read for everyone on the path to self-realization.

Contemporary Low Vision Care

This comprehensive guide provides eye care practitioners with essential knowledge and practical strategies for delivering high-quality care to patients with low vision. Drawing upon over three decades of experience, Professor Oduntan offers valuable insights into the causes, impacts, and management of visual impairment.

The book covers a wide range of topics, from definitions and classifications of low vision to detailed clinical assessments and prescribing assistive devices. Readers will learn how to incorporate low vision care into their existing practices, calculate required magnifications, and select appropriate optical and non-optical aids. With its emphasis on a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to rehabilitation, this text equips clinicians with the tools needed to improve their patients’ quality of life and help them navigate the challenges of daily living. An indispensable resource for optometrists, ophthalmologists, and other eye care professionals, Contemporary Low Vision Care is a must-read for anyone committed to providing exceptional care to individuals with visual impairments.

The Mystery of Mental Illness

Most people are interested in their roots, often being highly gratified if their personal ancestry can be traced back to some notable historical character. Roots, however, go a lot further back than the written records about people and are implicated in the puzzle of our origin: why are we such symbolically proficient biological creatures that have distanced ourselves so far away from the rest of the animal kingdom?

One solution is the magical one, that we arrived at the behest of an omnipotent being 6,000 years ago, fully formed and frolicking with the dinosaurs, as did the rest of our fellow creatures. For those who think the magical solution is a trifle simplistic there is the real problem that the human brain reached modern size around 250,000 years ago – but our lifestyle was still exceedingly primitive. Our most notable talents are therefore less than 150,000 years old and arrived, frequently tinged with serious flaws now termed, collectively, as the mental illnesses.

Cover painting: The Thinker and the Thought by A. V. Newton.