Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine: American Edition [Paperback]

" ... retains the excellent writing style of the previous editions, which makes it mvery readable ... Coverage of the epidemiology, pathology, and diagnosis of diseases is excellent in the Handbook --- much better than the competition. Another plus for the Handbook is the retained compact size, when others are getting bigger. It will fit well into the already overcrowded lab coat. ... recommend this edition of the Handbook to the medical student or junior resident." British Columbia Medical Journal (June 1999)

'...There is a lot more information crammed in...,I can only prasie and recommend this new edition. It is truly exceptional and remains as essential as beer to any self-respecting medical student.' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The American Edition of this well known handbook will build on the strengths and features of the UK book, while addressing the primary concerns of US readers. Presented in the same 2-color, flexi-cover format, the book will provide medical students and residents with a quick and easy reference for diagnosing and treating the typical patient. Updated and revised specifically with an American audience in mind, this version provides US drug names, US standards of care and practice, references to American journals, and applicable governmental/regulatory information. A concise, comprehensive, and entertaining "bible" for junior doctors and medical students on clinical rotations, this book provides instant answers for the most commonly encountered clinical situations. Each page introduces a single-subject, with readable, authoritative information. Find out what every physician needs to know about anti-HIV drugs, screening, cardiovascular health, candida in UTI's, atheroma and more!

Revised edition of Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine, 3rd ed., c1993. Pocket guide for residents and medical students on clinical rotation. Each page introduces a single subject providing instant answers to commonly seen situations in a clinical setting. Trim size: 7 x 4 inches. Soft vinyl cover. DNLM: Clinical Medicine handbooks.

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David E. Thaler, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Tufts Comprehensive Stroke Center at the New England Medical Center, and Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Mass.. R. A. Hope, Honorary Consultant and Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry, Oxford University, Oxford. J. M. Longmore, West Sussex.