Oxford Handbook of Clinical Immunology and Allergy

This is a good pocket reference for trainees (medical students, residents, and fellows) undergoing training/rotation in clinical immunology and allergy. It presents the main relevant information in bulleted lists under each diagnosis commonly encountered in the clinical setting. * Patty Chi, Doodys book reviews *Review from previous edition This is an excellent pocket reference for clinical immunology and allergy. The sections are arranged to allow for quick retrieval of key facts. It is small and convenient to carry…[it] will be particularly helpful to students or physicians who want a quick, convenient resource to retrieve key facts in a broad range of topics related to this field. * Doody’s Notes *

Gavin Spickett has been a Consultant Clinical Immunologist & Allergist in Newcastle upon Tyne since 1991, after training in Oxford, Ipswich, and Northwick Park. He has, until recently, been a general physician participating in unselected medical admissions. He has been responsible for the development of the Regional Immunology Laboratory and clinical services for the North-East and Cumbria. He has a particular clinical interest in primary immune deficiencies, allergic and autoimmune diseases, and chronic fatigue, as well as quality standards in clinical and laboratory immunology.