Highly Commended (Public Health category), BMA Awards 2005Specialist Training in Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV is written for those doctors starting their career in this specialty. The text presents a succinct account of the subject concentrating on diagnostic techniques, treatment and management. Throughout extensive use is made of colour photographs, drawings, lists and tables. The aim is to provide a 'bridge' between introductory undergraduate texts and the very large and expensive major reference works.
Wherever possible evidence-based treatment options are given and referenced. A detailed list of further reading is also provided.
Each chapter ends with clinical cases and associated questions to reinforce the contents of the chapter.
- Presents important information in a quick-access format with bulleted lists, boxes, and tables.
- Offers evidence-based treatment options, with references, wherever possible.
- Includes an outstanding collection of full-color illustrations and photographs.
- Provides relevant case histories and associated questions at the end of each chapter, to reinforce knowledge and understanding.