2017-2018 Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC), Section 01: Update on General Medicine - Softcover

American Academy Of Ophthalmology

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1615258078 ISBN 13: 9781615258079

Publisher: American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2017

Synopsis

Covers systemic medical conditions most likely to affect ophthalmic patients, such as infectious, metabolic, neurologic and cardiovascular diseases; cancer; and rheumatic and endocrine disorders. Includes a discussion of preventive medicine and medical emergencies, geriatrics and statistics. Ophthalmic considerations are highlighted throughout. Contains references and tables listing the names, indications and side effects of antibiotic, antihypertensive and anticancer drugs.

Upon completion of Section 1, readers should be able to:

Describe the ophthalmic manifestations of major systemic diseases
Summarize the major disease processes affecting most of the adult population, and briefly explain how preventive measures may reduce the morbidity and mortality they cause
List some of the factors associated with a patient s compliance or noncompliance with medical regimens
Last major revision: 2015-2016

Section chair: Herbert J. Ingraham, MD

Print: 368 pages

About the BCSC

The Academy's Basic and Clinical Science CourseTM (BCSC®) is ophthalmology s definitive compilation of scientific research and clinical experience. It is continually updated by a faculty of more than 90 expert ophthalmologists. Each of the 13 volumes includes fundamental clinical knowledge; numerous tables, photos and illustrations; self-assessment questions with answers; and opportunities for earning AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM.

Print ISBN: 978-1-61525-807-9

Edition details

• Publisher: American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1615258078
• ISBN 13: 9781615258079
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368
• Editor: Herbert J. Ingraham MD