What is the book about? Basic science texts deal with anatomy, physiology and pathology. Clinical textbooks deal in a systematic manner with guidance on managing individual patients. We have attempted to create a bridge between the basic sciences and their incorporation into clinical practice. In the past general surgery dominated teaching and postgraduate surgical examinations, but many of the included subjects have successively been separated into specialities. In order to offer the best management to our patients, we may need to know about specialities outside of surgery, such as imaging techniques, radiotherapy, cancer chemotherapy, and terminal care. We have tried to identify and demonstrate some of those subjects
