Surgical care at the district hospital. World Health

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2003. Price Not Available. ISBN 9241545755 This is a paperback book updating three earlier WHO publications: General Surgery at the District Hospital, Surgery at the District Hospital, Obstetric/ Gynecology, Ot1hopedics/Traumatology, and Anesthesia at the District Hospital. It is a compact, however detailed book with extensive information written by authors with experience in surgical education, training and first hand experience in the provision of clinical care in developing countries.

The book is divided into 6 parts plus annex on “trauma management in district and remote locations”. Each part is subdivided into chapters with specific educational goals and objectives,highlighting important messages as key points. These key points are and will be very helpful as a quick reference for the consulting and busy practitioner t the District Hospital.

Part one addresses the importance of establishing good infrastructure at the District Hospital. The information is too detailed as it covers a wide range of issues. It needs to be looked at as a reference to be consulted in specific situations, for example, how to keep good records or how to establish a trauma team.