Internal Medicine

By Jay H. Stein

Book Overview

Internal Medicine is organized by clinical subspecialty, each divided into three primary sections: an introductory section on the basic principles of a given organ system, a section on laboratory tests, including a review of the differential diagnoses, anda detailed section on various disease entities. Though we have preserved this basic structure, the book is new and innovative in many ways. There are three new section editors and 160 new contributors to the fifth edition. Of the more than 1,000 photos, illustrations, and algorithms, nearly 400 of them are new to this edition. The book's generous use of tables and algorithms help convey the most essential information quickly and clearly.

... Organized by clinical subspecialty, covering the basic principles and the pathologic, laboratory, diagnostic, and management information necessary to understand and treat each disease entity. ... Built for speed, with quick-reference flowcharts and algorithms that reflect differential diagnoses and management guidelines. ... Heavily illustrated with 1,300 illustrations, plus tables and algorithms. NEW TO THIS EDITION: ... A new eight-chapter section that discusses essential skills needed by the internist. ... New chapters on implementing clinical practice guidelines, medical informatics, managed care, interventional cardiac catherization, prevention and control of injuries, women's health, chronic fatigue syndrome, common eye problems, and common ENT problems. ... New "When to Refer" boxes that provide guidance on referring to a specialist. ... Three new section editors, and 160 new contributors.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815186983
• ISBN13: 9780815186984
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 2512 Pages
• Weight: 9.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 3.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

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Nice text that I use more than any other IM text. Hey, over 100 other books reference it in their pages--enough said!

The first truly comprehensive medical textbook I've seen.

I first came across this book last year when I was feverishly studying for my 4th year medical exams. What really excited me was that I could look things up in the index and actually find a paragraph or two explaining my query, no matter how obscure the reference. Textbooks like Harrisons baffle me; why would I want to spend 45 minutes looking at the ten different times my word has been mentioned when all I want to know is what it means and when its important.Anyway I think this textbook is very well set out and thouroughly comprehensive. Obviously its not a bed-time read, but its really helpful when you're stumped by a fact in a multi-guess paper or you have some obscure fact to look up and present to your consultant.I have no hesitation in giving it 5 stars. Right now I'm waiting on the next edition....I hope it comes in soon.David Van Der Poorten (5th year medicine University of New South Wales) Australia