This updated Second Edition remains an authoritative, comprehensive re source for medical students and residents of internal medicine. Includ ed in this "essential" reference from Kelley's Textbook of Internal Me dicine, Fourth Edition is a condensed version of "Rapid Access." Prepa red by a new editorial board, its approach to patient evaluation and c are is through diagnosis and management. Divided by organ systems, pat hogenesis, differential diagnosis and common clinical presentations ar e discussed in an informative, clear way. Algorithms, diagrams and tab les are also featured supporting the concise summaries. This new editi on provides an instrumental compendium deemed appropriate for every me dical student and resident.

This resource brings you clear, unambiguous summaries of only the essentials of internal medicine. Ten parts cover the major organ systems and disciplines of internal medicine. Each part provides you with concise yet well-rounded descriptions of specific disease entities and clinical problems.

Recommended in the Brandon/Hill selected list of print books and journals for the small medical library - April 2001 & 2003The new edition of this reorganized text emphasizes practicality and includes expeditious features that enable both students and practitioners to find authoritative answers fast. With Approach to Patients chapters that focus on evaluation and work-up, complete descriptions of disease-specific entities with highlighted Indications for Referrals and Indications for Hospitalization, and a rapid-access guide summarizing key facts, this authoritative textbook has been streamlined and referenced for quick access to information. Includes 120 evidence-based algorithms that detail step-by-step patient management.

Written by Nicholas J Talley, Simon O’Connor and Brad Frankum, this engaging and instructive text provides practical pathways to diagnosis and up-to-date strategies for implementing evidence-based treatments for prevalent conditions. Learn how to: identify what is clinically important understand and investigate disease create an effective strategy for treatment use technological diagnostic tools. This new edition of Essentials of Internal Medicine 4e describes established and trusted diagnostic techniques to equip students and trainees with the skills to succeed in their profession. The visually dynamic text offers a framework of knowledge covering core facts and addressing difficult-to-master topics such as: holistic approach to patient treatment the importance of diagnosis the physician's role in public health the physician as scholar. Contributions from expert clinicians leading the advancement of medicine globally Need-to-know ‘clinical pearls’ throughout each chapter Memory jog lists and tables Multiple choice questions with end-of-chapter answers and extensive explanations Enhanced eBook version included with purchase

Building on established diagnostic techniques, Essentials of Internal Medicine 3e presents a modern approach to internal medicine, equipping the reader with the skills to become an effective internist. This text presents practical approaches to diagnosis and up to date strategies for implementing evidence-based treatments for prevalent conditions. Learn how to: Identify what is clinically important Understand and investigate disease Create an effective strategy for treatment Utilize technological diagnostic tools now available Color illustrations to enhance recognition and learning Clinical pearls Memory jog lists and tables Multiple choice questions with answers and explanations Content has been organized around themes of: Holistic approach to patient treatment The importance of diagnosis The physician’s role in public health The physician as scholar

This handy reference provides fast access to key facts for 375 of the most commonly encountered diseases and clinical syndromes; alphabetical organization of disease and syndrome entries - easy to use when speed is essential; quick, clear coverage including Definition, Etiology/Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, Therapy, and Prognosis.

This volume emphasizes practicality and now includes features designed to provide authoritative answers to the questions and problems faced by students and practitioners every day. Each section includes a series of Approach to Patients chapters focusing on evaluation and work-up. Also included are complete descriptions of disease-specific entities, with Indications for Referrals and Indications for Hospitalization highlighted for quick reference. There is also a Rapid Access Guide at the front of the book summarizing key facts pertaining to the most important disease entities or clinical problems.