Le Dr Robert B. Taylor, Professeur Émérite de Médecine Familiale, crée des récits qui explorent l'intersection de l'art et de la science dans le domaine médical. Son travail approfondit l'éthique et la pratique de la médecine, s'appuyant sur une vaste expérience en tant que clinicien et éducateur. Les écrits de Taylor se caractérisent par un style captivant qui met en lumière les héros, le patrimoine et les mésaventures occasionnelles de la profession médicale. Ses contributions sont appréciées pour leur sagesse et leurs perspectives profondes sur l'essence de la pratique médicale, examinant souvent l'évolution et l'avenir des soins de santé.
The book offers essential writing guidance tailored for the medical field, featuring two new chapters focused on crafting research protocols and grant proposals. Additionally, it includes updated appendices that clarify frequently used research and statistical terminology, making it a comprehensive resource for medical professionals and researchers looking to enhance their writing skills.
This book is for any clinician who wants to write. It is for the physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner who sees patients and also wants to contribute to the medical literature. It is for the assistant professor aspiring to promotion and the clinician in private practice seeking personal enrichment. Loaded with practical advice and real-world examples, this text benefits readers who are new to medical writing and those who have authored a few articles or chapters and want to improve. Readers relate to this book because it is written by someone who has been in their shoes. Dr. Robert B. Taylor is a leader in the field of family medicine. Unlike the authors of many other books who have little experience outside of academia or publishing, writing is just one component of his career. He wrote this book to share what works and what doesn’t in medical writing. Clinicians learn how to translate observations and ideas from their practices into written form and eventually into print.
This new edition of White Coat Tales presents intriguing stories that give historical context to what we do in medicine today—the body’s “holy bone” and how it got its name, a surprising reason why gout seemed to be so prevalent several centuries ago, and the therapeutic misadventure that shortened the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. In addition to many new tales, this revised edition contains 128 illustrations, such as images of Baron von Münchhausen aloft with cannonballs and Vincent van Gogh’s portrait of his doctor showing a clue to the painter’s health. Read about legendary medical innovators, diseases that changed history, illnesses of famous persons, and some epic blunders of physicians and scientists. The author is Robert B. Taylor, MD, Emeritus Professor, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, and Professor, Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Taylor is the author and editor of more than 33 medical books. To see Dr. Taylor lecture on the history of medicine, go here: https://youtu.be/Zx4yaUyaPRA
Understanding Medical Terms and Their Backstories
Exploring the origins of medical terminology, the book reveals fascinating stories linked to Greek and Latin myths, diverse locations like Uganda and the Aegean Islands, and influential figures such as Hippocrates and Osler. It uncovers how these terms have evolved from unexpected sources, shedding light on the rich tapestry of language in the medical field.
Focusing on the transition to an academic career in health professions, this book offers practical guidance for physicians and clinicians. It combines evidence-based insights with personal anecdotes from successful contributors, covering essential topics like career decision-making, job hunting, and life in academia. Key skills such as teaching and grant writing are emphasized, alongside advice on clinical practice and work/life balance. The text addresses common misconceptions and highlights cultural differences across various academic institutions, providing helpful resources for further exploration.
This book presents selected literature-based facts and diagnostic insights to help clinicians provide better-informed clinical assessments, avoid medical misadventures, and prepare for their board examinations
This follow-up and review book to Dr. Robert Taylor's highly successful FAMILY MEDICINE: PRINCIPALS AND PRACTICE, will become an indespensible study guide for family practice residents preparing for certification exams, practitioners preparing for recertification and medical students during their family practice clerkship. Complete with over 1,200 questions drawn directly from and keyed to family medicine, this question and answer book will provide an extensive review of all the issues confronted by family practitioners in clinical practice.
Questions and Answers for the Serious Medical Author
Exploring the nuances of medical writing, this book addresses essential yet overlooked topics for writers at all levels. It delves into how personality types affect writing, the importance of vetting co-authorship opportunities, and contemporary issues surrounding copyright and plagiarism. Readers will gain insights into peer review biases and the challenges posed by open access journals and predatory publishers. Additionally, the author shares intriguing anecdotes about iconic medical writers and the history behind significant medical publications, enriching the understanding of the field.
Family Medicine : Pri n ciples and Practice is a comprehensive reference text providing clear guidelines for diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses regularly seen in family practice. The sixth edition will follow the format successfully established with the fourth edition. In addition, it will include new chapters Herbal Medicine, Hospitalist Medicine, Telemedicine, Evidence-Based Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Effective Office Management. Also, a whole new section on The Future of Family Medicine will be added. All chapters will be completely updated and with new clinical guidelines and references. Websites will be included in the references as well.
A presentation of family medicine, emphasizing problems common to the office setting. The topics covered in the first edition have been reviewed and updated, and include case studies, tables, information on drugs, discussion questions, and information on prevention, consultations and referrals.