A practical approach to occupational and environmental medicine (3rd ed)

This edition continues to offer a practical approach for physicians and other health professionals who must diagnose and treat occupationally related diseases and injuries.

The book delivers an excellent overview, as well as in-depth discussion of technical issues, practical applications, and preventive strategies.

Topics include legal and ethical issues, the role of regulatory agencies, drug testing, risk assessment, ergonomics, computers in occupational medicine, workers' comp, and health effects of common substances.

Coverage of a wide range of disorders u from pulmonary disease, cancer, and musculoskeletal disorders, to psychiatric disorders, allergies, neurotoxic disorders, and injuries.

FEATURES: D. McCunney is well known internationally Book is sponsored by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) Emphasis on prevention u ideal for a new generation of corporate physicians not necessarily certified in this field The book is divided into 4 sections: occupational medicine services, occupational related disorder by organ system, principles of evaluating hazards and work environments, and environmental medicine