Manual of Practical Medicine

Book excerpt: This sixth edition provides clinicians with the latest information in the field of internal medicine. Beginning with an introduction to the specialty and discussion on nutrition and infectious diseases, the following chapters cover the diagnosis and management of diseases and disorders in different systems of the body, concluding with sections on imaging modalities and procedures. Each topic is presented in a step by step manner, from history taking, examination and investigation, to diagnosis and treatment. The new edition has been fully revised and expanded and features nearly 700 clinical photographs, illustrations and CT scan images. The final section of the book provides laboratory reference values. Key points Fully revised and expanded sixth edition providing latest information in internal medicine Features nearly 700 clinical photographs, CT scan images and illustrations Includes section detailing laboratory reference values Previous edition (9789351523161) published in 2014