REAL-LIFE CASES SHARPEN TOUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS FOR YOUR CLERKSHIP AND THE SHELF EXAM
Case Files: Internal Medicine presents realistic clinical scenarios to enhance and hone your clinical decision-making skills. Sixty high-yield cases illustrate essential concepts in internal medicine. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key concepts, definitions of key terms, clinical pearls, and board-style review questions to reinforce your learning. This updated sixth edition features a new format with bulleted summaries, shorter paragraphs, and clearer headings.
New Cases on Metabolic Syndrome, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Cushing Syndrome, Parkinson’s Disease, Polycythemia Vera, and Opiate Overdose
Realistic internal medicine cases with high-yield discussions aligned to clerkship guidelines
USMLE-style review questions and clinical pearls accompany each case
Challenge Questions help you assess your ability to integrate and apply your knowledge
Primer on how to approach clinical problems and think like an experienced doctor
Indice testuale
Section I - How to Approach Clinical Problems
Part 1. Approach to the Patient
Part 2. Approach to Clinical Problem Solving
Part 3. Approach to Reading
Section II - Cases
Wellness
Cardiovascular
Pulmonary
Gastrointestinal
Hepatic, Gall Bladder, Biliary
Renal, Genitourinary
Musculoskeletal
Neurological
Critical Care
Immunological, Infectious
Endocrine/Hormonal
Hematological
Alcohol Abuse/Toxicology
Section III - Review Questions
Review Questions
