Author: AAPC
Publisher: AAPC
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 22
Book Description
Is your general surgery practice on top of 2025 CPT® code changes? Are you struggling to beat a high denial rate? Now you can keep your claims on track, finding the reporting details you need in a snap. Your coding will never be faster or more solid than it is when using the Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: General Surgery Volumes I & II. Easily find the key indicators needed for each service or procedure in one go-to resource — ICD-10 cross references, NCCI edits, RVUs, and anatomical illustrations, along with guidance on coding, billing, and reimbursement. Plus, a description of the procedure in easy-to-understand terms, so you can confidently translate your providers’ notes into the correct codes. Get the coding edge for expedient reporting and optimal revenue with these features: General surgery CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes, including 2025 new and revised codes Official descriptors for Category I-III CPT® codes Expert billing tips to boost revenue Easy-to-follow lay term explanations of how surgeons perform each procedure Medicare fee schedule information including facility and non-facility RVUs NCCI alerts for each general surgery procedure Modifier crosswalks for procedures Pre-, post-, and intra-operative indicators Appendix of medical terms HCPCS Level II codes for general surgery with lay terms and revenue-enhancing tips ICD-10-CM-to- CPT® crosswalks to reduce audit risks Detailed anatomical illustrations Dictionary-style headers and color-coded tabs for quick code lookup Index of general surgery codes for quick searches And much more! Beat 2025 coding and reimbursement challenges with this all-inclusive guide for general surgery. *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: General Surgery (Volume I & II)
Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Vascular Surgery
Author: AAPC
Publisher: AAPC
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Nothing brings on the pressure like claim denials and revenue loss. Wouldn’t it be great if you could instantly up your coding game? Now you can with the Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: Vascular Surgery. Find codes swiftly, perfect your accuracy, and rev up your productivity with this specialty guide created exclusively for vascular surgery coders. This intelligently designed resource organizes all the information you need to code a procedure for quick reference — ICD-10 cross references, NCCI edits, code indicators, modifier crosswalks, and a description of the procedure in easy-to-understand terms, so you can confidently translate your providers’ notes into the correct codes. Defeat your coding challenges and optimize your revenue with these features: Vascular surgery CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes, including the 2025 codes Official descriptors for Category I-III CPT® codes Practical advice for new and revised 2025 codes Expert tips to streamline your coding and billing Straightforward lay term explanations for each procedure Medicare Fee Schedule updates (hospitals and physicians) RVUs (facility and non-facility) NCCI edits for each specialty procedure Helpful indicators and medical terminology HCPCS Level II codes with lay terms and expert coding and reimbursement advice Navigation-friendly headers and tabs Comprehensive code index with page numbers Detailed anatomical illustrations Streamline your coding process and increase your reimbursement with the Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: Vascular Surgery. *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
Publisher: AAPC
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Nothing brings on the pressure like claim denials and revenue loss. Wouldn’t it be great if you could instantly up your coding game? Now you can with the Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: Vascular Surgery. Find codes swiftly, perfect your accuracy, and rev up your productivity with this specialty guide created exclusively for vascular surgery coders. This intelligently designed resource organizes all the information you need to code a procedure for quick reference — ICD-10 cross references, NCCI edits, code indicators, modifier crosswalks, and a description of the procedure in easy-to-understand terms, so you can confidently translate your providers’ notes into the correct codes. Defeat your coding challenges and optimize your revenue with these features: Vascular surgery CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes, including the 2025 codes Official descriptors for Category I-III CPT® codes Practical advice for new and revised 2025 codes Expert tips to streamline your coding and billing Straightforward lay term explanations for each procedure Medicare Fee Schedule updates (hospitals and physicians) RVUs (facility and non-facility) NCCI edits for each specialty procedure Helpful indicators and medical terminology HCPCS Level II codes with lay terms and expert coding and reimbursement advice Navigation-friendly headers and tabs Comprehensive code index with page numbers Detailed anatomical illustrations Streamline your coding process and increase your reimbursement with the Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: Vascular Surgery. *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Urology/ Nephrology
Author:
Publisher: AAPC
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Find all the coding details you need in one convenient resource. There aren’t enough hours in the day to sort through page after page in search of the information you need to code a procedure. Put an end to the chase and command your workflow with the cleverly designed Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: Urology & Nephrology. AAPC’s easy-access layout puts you in the driver’s seat. You can now find all the information you need to file the right code in one spot. You’ll code faster and more accurately with quick access to ICD-10 cross references, NCCI edits, RVUs, procedure illustrations, and coding and billing tips. Plus, a description of the procedure in easy-to-understand terms, so you can confidently translate your providers’ notes into the correct codes. Take a giant leap forward with these essential features: Urology and nephrology CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes, including 2025 new and revised codes Official descriptors for Category I-III CPT® codes Lay term descriptions explaining each procedure Fail-safe coding and billing advice for specific codes CPT® and HCPCS Level II modifier crosswalk for procedures Medicare physician fee schedule (physicians and hospitals) with RVUs Coding indicators (pre-, post-, intra-operative, global periods, and diagnostic tests) NCCI edits Appendix with medical terms ICD-10-CM-to-CPT® crosswalks to effectively code procedures Comprehensive code index with page numbers for quicker code lookup Detailed anatomical illustrations Color-coded tabs to help you navigate easily Command your workflow with mastery and bring in the revenue you deserve with the Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Urology & Nephrology. *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
Publisher: AAPC
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Find all the coding details you need in one convenient resource. There aren’t enough hours in the day to sort through page after page in search of the information you need to code a procedure. Put an end to the chase and command your workflow with the cleverly designed Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: Urology & Nephrology. AAPC’s easy-access layout puts you in the driver’s seat. You can now find all the information you need to file the right code in one spot. You’ll code faster and more accurately with quick access to ICD-10 cross references, NCCI edits, RVUs, procedure illustrations, and coding and billing tips. Plus, a description of the procedure in easy-to-understand terms, so you can confidently translate your providers’ notes into the correct codes. Take a giant leap forward with these essential features: Urology and nephrology CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes, including 2025 new and revised codes Official descriptors for Category I-III CPT® codes Lay term descriptions explaining each procedure Fail-safe coding and billing advice for specific codes CPT® and HCPCS Level II modifier crosswalk for procedures Medicare physician fee schedule (physicians and hospitals) with RVUs Coding indicators (pre-, post-, intra-operative, global periods, and diagnostic tests) NCCI edits Appendix with medical terms ICD-10-CM-to-CPT® crosswalks to effectively code procedures Comprehensive code index with page numbers for quicker code lookup Detailed anatomical illustrations Color-coded tabs to help you navigate easily Command your workflow with mastery and bring in the revenue you deserve with the Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Urology & Nephrology. *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Emergency Medicine
Author: AAPC
Publisher: AAPC
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Code faster — and with spot-on accuracy — with the Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: Emergency Medicine. Are you ready to take on CPT® code changes? Are you looking for help to stop claim denials from siphoning off your revenue? Get the upper hand with fast and exact coding made easy. The ingeniously designed Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Emergency Medicine makes nailing down the right code simple and convenient. All the information you need to gather for each service or procedure can be found in one place — official code descriptors, ICD-10 cross references, RVUs, NCCI edits, anatomical illustrations, expert coding tips, best-in-class strategies, and reimbursement details for Medicare. Plus, a description of the procedure in easy-to-understand terms, so you can confidently translate your providers’ notes into the correct codes. Zip through your coding challenges and safeguard your revenue with these features: Emergency medicine CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes, including 2025 new and updated codes Category I-III codes along with official descriptors to facilitate simple code selection Complex emergency medicine procedures explained in plain English lay terms Emergency medicine coding and billing tips from industry experts to aid in reporting specific CPT® codes Updated Medicare reimbursement information for hospitals and physicians Facility and non-facility RVUs for greater accuracy in payments Crosswalks for modifiers NCCI edits to make accurate bundling decisions Vital indicators for global days, diagnostic tests, and more Emergency medicine terminology with lay definitions Quick-view ICD-10-CM crosswalks to check medical necessity Comprehensive specialty code index with page numbers for faster code look-up Easy navigation through headers with code ranges on each page Detailed anatomical illustrations Master 2025 CPT® and HCPCS Level II code changes, conquer compliance, and safeguard your revenue with the Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Emergency Medicine. *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
Publisher: AAPC
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Code faster — and with spot-on accuracy — with the Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: Emergency Medicine. Are you ready to take on CPT® code changes? Are you looking for help to stop claim denials from siphoning off your revenue? Get the upper hand with fast and exact coding made easy. The ingeniously designed Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Emergency Medicine makes nailing down the right code simple and convenient. All the information you need to gather for each service or procedure can be found in one place — official code descriptors, ICD-10 cross references, RVUs, NCCI edits, anatomical illustrations, expert coding tips, best-in-class strategies, and reimbursement details for Medicare. Plus, a description of the procedure in easy-to-understand terms, so you can confidently translate your providers’ notes into the correct codes. Zip through your coding challenges and safeguard your revenue with these features: Emergency medicine CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes, including 2025 new and updated codes Category I-III codes along with official descriptors to facilitate simple code selection Complex emergency medicine procedures explained in plain English lay terms Emergency medicine coding and billing tips from industry experts to aid in reporting specific CPT® codes Updated Medicare reimbursement information for hospitals and physicians Facility and non-facility RVUs for greater accuracy in payments Crosswalks for modifiers NCCI edits to make accurate bundling decisions Vital indicators for global days, diagnostic tests, and more Emergency medicine terminology with lay definitions Quick-view ICD-10-CM crosswalks to check medical necessity Comprehensive specialty code index with page numbers for faster code look-up Easy navigation through headers with code ranges on each page Detailed anatomical illustrations Master 2025 CPT® and HCPCS Level II code changes, conquer compliance, and safeguard your revenue with the Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Emergency Medicine. *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Cardiology/ Cardiothoracic Surgery
Author: AAPC
Publisher: AAPC
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Find all the details you need to support each cardiology coding decision How would you like to rule your workload with mastery of the 2025 CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure codes for cardiology? Now you can with the Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Surgery. No need to flip through bulky coding books with this specialty-specific and intelligently designed resource. All the information you need about a code is organized for rapid access — ICD-10 cross references, RVUs, and NCCI edits, along with anatomical illustrations, Medicare reimbursement details, and expert coding and billing guidance. Plus, a description of the procedure in easy-to-understand terms, so you can confidently translate your providers’ notes into the correct codes. Expedient your cardiology coding with these features: Cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes, including 2025 new and revised codes Official descriptors for Category I-III CPT® codes Easy-to-follow lay term explanations of how physicians perform each procedure Expert coding and billing tips for assigning specific CPT® codes Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians and hospitals with facility and non-facility RVUs Modifier crosswalks showing applicable modifiers for CPT® codes Pre-, post-, and intra-operative procedure indicators NCCI edits to check for bundling conflicts ICD-10-CM-to-CPT® crosswalks to pin down medical necessity and reap maximum reimbursement Complete code index to make searches quick and easy Dictionary-style headers for fast navigation Detailed anatomical illustrations And more! Rely on the Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgery for reporting accuracy and coding speed. *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
Publisher: AAPC
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Find all the details you need to support each cardiology coding decision How would you like to rule your workload with mastery of the 2025 CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure codes for cardiology? Now you can with the Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Surgery. No need to flip through bulky coding books with this specialty-specific and intelligently designed resource. All the information you need about a code is organized for rapid access — ICD-10 cross references, RVUs, and NCCI edits, along with anatomical illustrations, Medicare reimbursement details, and expert coding and billing guidance. Plus, a description of the procedure in easy-to-understand terms, so you can confidently translate your providers’ notes into the correct codes. Expedient your cardiology coding with these features: Cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes, including 2025 new and revised codes Official descriptors for Category I-III CPT® codes Easy-to-follow lay term explanations of how physicians perform each procedure Expert coding and billing tips for assigning specific CPT® codes Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians and hospitals with facility and non-facility RVUs Modifier crosswalks showing applicable modifiers for CPT® codes Pre-, post-, and intra-operative procedure indicators NCCI edits to check for bundling conflicts ICD-10-CM-to-CPT® crosswalks to pin down medical necessity and reap maximum reimbursement Complete code index to make searches quick and easy Dictionary-style headers for fast navigation Detailed anatomical illustrations And more! Rely on the Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgery for reporting accuracy and coding speed. *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
Essentials of General Surgery
Author: Peter F. Lawrence
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780683048698
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Text and Essentials of Surgical Specialties, Second Edition Package
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780683048698
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Text and Essentials of Surgical Specialties, Second Edition Package
Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Pain Management
Author: AAPC
Publisher: AAPC
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
As unique as pain management is among medical specialties, coding for pain management is uniquely difficult. But we have the perfect solution to boost your reporting accuracy and ensure your claims establish medical necessity. What’s more, we’ll also help you boost your productivity! It’s all in the intelligently designed, easy-access layout of the Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: Pain Management. You can rely on this resource to conveniently get all the code info you need for clean, audit-ready claims: CPT®-to-ICD-10-CM crosswalks, procedural illustrations, NCCI edits, global indicators, RVUs, and more. We’ve even included descriptions of procedures in easy-to-understand terms, along with coding tips for faster, on-target pain management coding. Error-proof your claims with everything you need at your fingertips: Pain management CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes, including 2025 new and revised codes Official descriptors for Category I-III codes for simpler code selection Lay term explanations to help you understand complex procedures Insider coding and billing tips for reporting specific CPT® codes Updated Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians and hospitals RVUs for facility and non-facility for more accurate payments Modifier crosswalks NCCI edits for easier bundling decisions Helpful indicators (global days, diagnostic tests, and more) Pain management terminology with easy-to-understand definitions Quick-view ICD-10-CM crosswalks to check medical necessity Index of all specialty codes with page numbers for simpler code lookup Dictionary-style headers with code ranges on each page Detailed anatomical illustrations Stay on top of CPT® changes and reap prompt and equitable reimbursement with the Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: Pain Management. *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
Publisher: AAPC
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
As unique as pain management is among medical specialties, coding for pain management is uniquely difficult. But we have the perfect solution to boost your reporting accuracy and ensure your claims establish medical necessity. What’s more, we’ll also help you boost your productivity! It’s all in the intelligently designed, easy-access layout of the Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: Pain Management. You can rely on this resource to conveniently get all the code info you need for clean, audit-ready claims: CPT®-to-ICD-10-CM crosswalks, procedural illustrations, NCCI edits, global indicators, RVUs, and more. We’ve even included descriptions of procedures in easy-to-understand terms, along with coding tips for faster, on-target pain management coding. Error-proof your claims with everything you need at your fingertips: Pain management CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes, including 2025 new and revised codes Official descriptors for Category I-III codes for simpler code selection Lay term explanations to help you understand complex procedures Insider coding and billing tips for reporting specific CPT® codes Updated Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians and hospitals RVUs for facility and non-facility for more accurate payments Modifier crosswalks NCCI edits for easier bundling decisions Helpful indicators (global days, diagnostic tests, and more) Pain management terminology with easy-to-understand definitions Quick-view ICD-10-CM crosswalks to check medical necessity Index of all specialty codes with page numbers for simpler code lookup Dictionary-style headers with code ranges on each page Detailed anatomical illustrations Stay on top of CPT® changes and reap prompt and equitable reimbursement with the Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: Pain Management. *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Podiatry
Author: AAPC
Publisher: AAPC
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
How would you like to race through your podiatry coding with the precision of a world-class athlete? Now you can outpace new claims and beat denials with the ingeniously designed Coders’ Specialty Illustrated Guide 2025: Podiatry. This podiatry-specific resource delivers fast and accurate coding — undeterred by hundreds of CPT® 2025 code changes. The Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: Podiatry gives you quick access to all the details you need to support each CPT® code — descriptions of procedures in easy-to-understand terms, code crosswalks, NCCI edits, anatomical illustrations, RVUs, Medicare reimbursement details, and expert coding tips. We’ve even included HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes! Put your best foot forward and optimize your workflow with these quick-reference features: Complete podiatry CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes, including 2025 new and revised codes Official code descriptors for Category I-III CPT® codes Practical coding advice on 2025 new and revised codes ICD-10-CM-to-CPT® crosswalks that will help you document medical necessity Easy-to-understand lay term explanations of how each podiatry procedure is performed Modifier crosswalks Indicators for global days, plus pre-, post-, and intra-operative procedure indicators Reimbursement information for Medicare (both physicians and hospitals) with RVUs NCCI edits for each procedure Appendix of podiatry terms Industry-leading coding and billing advice for codes you’ll use most Dictionary-style headers and color-coded tabs for easy reference Detailed anatomical illustrations Code index with page numbers for each code And much more! Gear up for 2025 podiatry coding changes and increase your revenue with the Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Podiatry. *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
Publisher: AAPC
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
How would you like to race through your podiatry coding with the precision of a world-class athlete? Now you can outpace new claims and beat denials with the ingeniously designed Coders’ Specialty Illustrated Guide 2025: Podiatry. This podiatry-specific resource delivers fast and accurate coding — undeterred by hundreds of CPT® 2025 code changes. The Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: Podiatry gives you quick access to all the details you need to support each CPT® code — descriptions of procedures in easy-to-understand terms, code crosswalks, NCCI edits, anatomical illustrations, RVUs, Medicare reimbursement details, and expert coding tips. We’ve even included HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes! Put your best foot forward and optimize your workflow with these quick-reference features: Complete podiatry CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes, including 2025 new and revised codes Official code descriptors for Category I-III CPT® codes Practical coding advice on 2025 new and revised codes ICD-10-CM-to-CPT® crosswalks that will help you document medical necessity Easy-to-understand lay term explanations of how each podiatry procedure is performed Modifier crosswalks Indicators for global days, plus pre-, post-, and intra-operative procedure indicators Reimbursement information for Medicare (both physicians and hospitals) with RVUs NCCI edits for each procedure Appendix of podiatry terms Industry-leading coding and billing advice for codes you’ll use most Dictionary-style headers and color-coded tabs for easy reference Detailed anatomical illustrations Code index with page numbers for each code And much more! Gear up for 2025 podiatry coding changes and increase your revenue with the Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Podiatry. *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Ophthalmology/ Optometry
Author: AAPC
Publisher: AAPC
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Need more time to tackle your workload? You came to the right place. We know how the minutes add up and every second counts. That’s why we created the Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: Ophthalmology & Optometry. Now you can conveniently find all the information you need to choose the right code, with one reliable resource. The Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Ophthalmology & Optometry makes coding quick and easy. Accurately code your ophthalmology procedures and get the reimbursement you deserve with the latest CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure codes, NCCI edits, descriptions of procedures in easy-to-understand terms, illustrations, and so much more — right at your fingertips. Reel in claim denials and conquer 2025 code changes with: Ophthalmology and optometry CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes, including 2025 new and revised codes Official descriptors for Category I-III CPT® codes Expert advice for new and revised codes Lay term explanations of how procedures are performed Medicare reimbursement info with RVUs National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits Coding indicators for pre-, post-, and intra-operative, global periods, and diagnostic tests Appendix of ophthalmology and optometry terms and definitions HCPCS Level II codes with lay terms and expert tips to boost your reimbursement ICD-10-CM-to-CPT® crosswalks to help establish medical necessity Detailed code index for simpler code searching Page headers and tabs that make code lookup less cumbersome Detailed anatomical illustrations Much more *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
Publisher: AAPC
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Need more time to tackle your workload? You came to the right place. We know how the minutes add up and every second counts. That’s why we created the Coders’ Specialty Guide 2025: Ophthalmology & Optometry. Now you can conveniently find all the information you need to choose the right code, with one reliable resource. The Coders' Specialty Guide 2025: Ophthalmology & Optometry makes coding quick and easy. Accurately code your ophthalmology procedures and get the reimbursement you deserve with the latest CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure codes, NCCI edits, descriptions of procedures in easy-to-understand terms, illustrations, and so much more — right at your fingertips. Reel in claim denials and conquer 2025 code changes with: Ophthalmology and optometry CPT® and HCPCS Level II procedure and service codes, including 2025 new and revised codes Official descriptors for Category I-III CPT® codes Expert advice for new and revised codes Lay term explanations of how procedures are performed Medicare reimbursement info with RVUs National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits Coding indicators for pre-, post-, and intra-operative, global periods, and diagnostic tests Appendix of ophthalmology and optometry terms and definitions HCPCS Level II codes with lay terms and expert tips to boost your reimbursement ICD-10-CM-to-CPT® crosswalks to help establish medical necessity Detailed code index for simpler code searching Page headers and tabs that make code lookup less cumbersome Detailed anatomical illustrations Much more *CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.
Landmark Papers in General Surgery
Author: Graham MacKay
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191654272
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Landmark Papers in General Surgery will give surgeons, surgical trainees and other healthcare professionals an expert appraisal of key papers, and fast access to the evidence base behind current clinical practice in General Surgery. Each chapter draws together a fascinating selection of the most important clinical trials across every subspecialty within General Surgery, as selected and appraised by a panel of experts. Organized according to a common format, each discussion offers a clear structure by which to appraise the medical literature. Following a background summary of each trial, experts discuss the impact of the research and critique the methods used, giving the reader rapid understanding of the paper's place within the wider field of research. This emphasis on the tools of critical appraisal is enhanced by an introductory chapter equipping the reader with the skills required to knowledgeably appraise a research paper. For clinicians needing to keep abreast of the vast scope of medical research, this book will prove an interesting and timesaving resource, but it will also appeal to allied health professionals keen to improve the depth of their understanding of surgery. By bringing together the evidence base with expert guidance on critical appraisal, higher surgical trainees preparing for the academic and specialty sections of the FRCS exit examination will also find the text invaluable as a means of consolidating and nuancing their knowledge.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191654272
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Landmark Papers in General Surgery will give surgeons, surgical trainees and other healthcare professionals an expert appraisal of key papers, and fast access to the evidence base behind current clinical practice in General Surgery. Each chapter draws together a fascinating selection of the most important clinical trials across every subspecialty within General Surgery, as selected and appraised by a panel of experts. Organized according to a common format, each discussion offers a clear structure by which to appraise the medical literature. Following a background summary of each trial, experts discuss the impact of the research and critique the methods used, giving the reader rapid understanding of the paper's place within the wider field of research. This emphasis on the tools of critical appraisal is enhanced by an introductory chapter equipping the reader with the skills required to knowledgeably appraise a research paper. For clinicians needing to keep abreast of the vast scope of medical research, this book will prove an interesting and timesaving resource, but it will also appeal to allied health professionals keen to improve the depth of their understanding of surgery. By bringing together the evidence base with expert guidance on critical appraisal, higher surgical trainees preparing for the academic and specialty sections of the FRCS exit examination will also find the text invaluable as a means of consolidating and nuancing their knowledge.