{"product_id":"medical-surgical-nursing-at-a-glance-isbn-9781118902752","title":"Medical-Surgical Nursing at a Glance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMedical-Surgical Nursing at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect companion for study and revision for nursing and healthcare students from the publishers of the market-leading \u003ci\u003eat a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e series.  This easy-to-read, accessible guide brings together all the key principles of caring for patients with medical and surgical needs.  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