Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access: Principles & Practice of Medicine (MRCP Study Guides)

by John A. A. Hunter OBE BA MD FRCP(Ed) Professor (Author), Nicholas A. Boon MA MD FRCP(Ed) FESC Dr. (Author), Nicki R. Colledge BSc FRCP(Ed) Dr. (Author), Brian R. Walker BSc MD FRCP(Ed) Professor (Author)

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  Paperback
  2006

  $4.18

  The latest 20th Edition of Davidson's Principles & Practice of Medicine won the award for a New Edition of an Edited Textbook at the Royal Society of Medicine and Society of Authors 2007 Medical Book Awards. The award citation described the book as 'Beautifully constructed with superb clarity of style - Davidson's continues to provide for students, doctors and other health professionals a sound basis for the practice of medicine.' For over half a century Davidson has informed and educated students, doctors and other health professionals all over the world. The 20th edition of this concise yet comprehensive text lives up to its reputation for providing a rational and easily understood basis for the practice of medicine. Davidson has always linked the pathogenesis of disease with the practice of clinical medicine, serving the needs both of students, who now learn clinical medicine from the start of their course, and of more experienced readers requiring to be brought up-to-date with rapidly advancing medical sciences. The new first section on the 'Principles of Medicine' describes the fundamental mechanisms determining health and disease and includes many examples of relevant clinical problems which bring the medical sciences to life. The second section, the 'Practice of Medicine', covers practice in the medical specialties to MRCP (UK) level and has been thoroughly updated. The book's global perspective has been enhanced by the input of its International Advisory Board and distinguished new authors from outside the UK. There is now a more detailed account of health problems in the developing world. For the benefit of all readers, both SI and non-SI units are now quoted.

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  Paperback
  1999

  $3.24

  It's 46 years since the publication of the first edition of Sir Stanley Davidson's textbook Principles and Practice of Medicine. In seventeen editions the book has gone through many changes to establish an international reputation for innovation and clarity. This 18th edition is no exception. A new editorial team - including 21 new chapter authors - has pulled together the most up-to-date information possible. There are many revisions to content including a major new chapter on the molecular and cellular basis of disease and an enhanced new chapter on Diabetes Mellitus and Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders. All major systems chapters have an expanded section concentrating on the major manifestations of disease relevant to that chapter. These sections consider the clinical presentations of the patient who may have certain relevant symptoms to the pathology of the system under discussion. The layout is more attractive and beneficial than ever. The colour presentation introduced in the last edition has been enhanced creating a more attractive appearance and clearer illustrations that explain the concepts in the text even better. Features: * New editorial team - including 21 new authors * Revised chapter Principles of Medical Psychiatry concentrating on the important aspects of major psychiatric illness as it relates to medical practice * Principles of Oncological and Palliative Care now looks at the major developments in the management and care of terminally ill patients * New chapter on the Principles of Critical Care Medicine brings together the major conditions that are handled in the ITU * Major manifestations of disease colour-coded throughout and indexed through a contents list on the inside cover