Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine.: 19th edition (MRCP Study Guides) - Softcover

Haslett, Christopher; Chilvers, Edwin-R; Hunter, John-A-A; Boon, Nicholas-A; Colledge, Nicki-R

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443070350 ISBN 13: 9780443070358

Verlag: Churchill Livingstone, 2002

Inhaltsangabe

Celebrating half a century as a medical bestseller and now in its 19th edition, Davidson continues to inform and educate students, doctors and other health professionals all over the world. With its reputation for providing a rational and easily understood basis for the practice of medicine, this concise yet up-todate and comprehensive text on clinical medicine will continue to meet the requirements of generations of medical students to come. The evolution of this classic textbook continues in this 50th anniversary edition. The content has been restructured and updated throughout in keeping with the expanding knowledge base of disease pathogenesis and clinical practice, while colour and design are fully utilised to give readers easy access to the facts. Key features: New two-page overviews of the important elements of the clinical examination at the beginning of each system-based chapter. Expanded sections on major manifestations of disease provide a practical, problem-orientated diagnostic guide in all system-based chapters. Boxes and tables classified and colour-coded according to the type of information they present. Over 175 evidence-based medicine panels summarising the results of systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials in key therapeutic areas. New 'Issues in older people'boxes throughout highlight the important aspects of medical practice in the elderly population. A thoroughly revised and restructured chapter on infectious diseases with a problem-based approach. New discrete chapters on Diabetes and Clinical Genetics. A multidisciplinary author team of physicians and surgeons to give a wider perspective on clinical management. A list of up-to-date reviews and useful websites with links to management guidelines included at the end of each chapter. Over 1 000 illustrations, including many new X-rays, scans, colour photographs and drawings. A combined index and glossary of medical acronyms, expanded to include more than 10,000 subject entries. An International Advisory Board providing invaluable advice to ensure that Davidson maintains its international perspective and world-wide reputation.

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Críticas

"This textbook should be the first choice for clinical medicine." CJL Hetherington, Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, Hospital Medicine, April 2003 and logical layout, pithy and relevant information, well-chosen photographs and beautiful illustrations. ...an even more polished and accessible volume." 4th year medical student, University of Edinburgh College of Medicine, May 2003 the first year to final year and beyond, a decent clinical medicine book is an essential and worthy investment. This comprehensive book has reams of information on colourful, well-presented pages... a worthy consideration for anyone looking to buy one of these essential textbooks." 3rd Year Medics, Rectum - University of Leeds Medical Magazine, January 2003 book - very good for reference of the major topics in medicine. Attractive, comprehensive text and beautifully illustrated." Highly Commended in the Medicine category at the 2003 BMA Awards, November 2003

Reseña del editor

STOP PRESS! In February 2004 Davidson became a 'living book' with all purchasers receiving free access to the complete online version at  

www.davidsonmedicine.com and also as part of www.studentconsult.com 

Davidson's Principles & Practice of Medicine is an internationally famous and best-selling textbook of general (or internal) medicine, renowned for providing a rational and easily understood basis for the practice of clinical medicine. Since it was first published this comprehensive text has met the requirements of several generations of medical students preparing for their examinations, while serving as a valuable reference for doctors in training. The publication of the Nineteenth Edition marks the fiftieth anniversary of the first publication of the book, during which time over 2,000,000 copies have been sold.  

Medicine is the most dynamic of biological disciplines; while the basic principles remain unaltered, current practice is undergoing exponential change. This new edition of Davidson's Principles & Practice of Medicine , aims to reflect this transformation, whilst at the same time continuing the tradition of providing a concise, yet up-to-date and comprehensive text on clinical medicine. Many doctors preparing for postgraduate qualifications such as the MRCP value Davidson as a core text, while for a large number of general practitioners, nurses, pharmacists and other health-care professionals Davidson has proven to be an easy-to-use reference source.  

This truly international textbook has a large following of medical students and doctors all around the globe; their numerous comments have helped shape the development of the book over 50 years. In this latest edition the formation of the International Advisory Board, a panel of 27 distinguished academics and clinicians from 12 countries, has led to significant input to the content of the book ensuring that Davidson maintains its international perspective and world-wide reputation.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Churchill Livingstone
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0443070350
• ISBN 13: 9780443070358
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 1274
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar