ABSTRACT

'Becoming a first year doctor is a stressful time...you are suddenly member of a medical team. People often feel out of their comfort zone, and are commonly too embarrassed to ask for help or advice - ' Gastroenterology concerns a large number of patients and is a commonly encountered area of medicine that all doctors are exposed to, even if they are working in a different specialty. It covers disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, gallbladder and liver. This practical, user-firendly guide to gastroenterology for the junior doctor consolidates knowledge on common gastroenterological problems. Its unique approach offers logical explanations of investigations and ways to interpret results; it also outlines complications, prognoses and management and contains vital information on running successful ward rounds. Concise and easy to read, The Junior Doctor's Guide to Gastroenterology helps you to make informed, confident decisions and gives you the assurance to optimise your time in gastroenterology.

chapter 1|4 pages

Targeted gastroenterology examination

chapter 4|12 pages

Acute abdominal pain

chapter 5|12 pages

Acute gastrointestinal haemorrhage

chapter 6|6 pages

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

chapter 7|4 pages

Barrett’s oesophagus

chapter 8|4 pages

Oesophageal cancer

chapter 9|5 pages

Gastric cancer

chapter 10|11 pages

Inflammatory bowel disease

chapter 11|5 pages

Constipation

chapter 12|6 pages

Colorectal cancer

chapter 13|12 pages

Jaundice

chapter 14|9 pages

Acute liver failure

chapter 15|8 pages

Cirrhosis

chapter 16|7 pages

Acute pancreatitis

chapter 17|5 pages

Chronic pancreatitis

chapter 18|5 pages

Pancreatic cancer