The Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery and Medical Tests (2nd edition)

Now in its second edition, The Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery and Medical Tests is a unique and invaluable source of health information. This collection of over 535 entries is designed to provide information and educate readers about a wide variety of surgeries, tests, diseases and conditions, treatments and drugs, equipment and other issues associated with surgical and medical practice. Example of coverage include entries on Adult Day Care, Ambulatory Surgery Centres, Death & Dying, Discharge from the Hospital, Do Not Resuscitate Order, Exercise, Finding a Surgeon, Hospice, Hospital Services (in general), Informed Consent and Patient Rights. It is therefore...