Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine

This internationally renowned, best-selling textbook provides a rational and easily understood basis for the practice of clinical medicine. Since it was first published, this comprehensive text has met the requirements of several generations of medical students preparing for their examinations, while serving as a valuable reference for doctors in training. The publication of the 19th Edition marks the 50th anniversary of the first publication of the book.

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STOP PRESS! In February 2004 Davidson became a 'living book' with all purchasers receiving free access to the complete online version at  

www.davidsonmedicine.com and also as part of www.studentconsult.com 

Existing purchasers of the 19 th Edition can also gain free access; they will need to answer three randomly-chosen questions based on the book on first accessing the site to gain their personal username and password.  

Features inlcude;

Fully searchable text of the 22 chapters of the 19 th Edition, using key words or accessing by subject heading or index

View online all 740 illustrations

Download clinical examination overviews

Hypertext linked page cross-references

Weblinks to major reference sources and clinical trials

Index of major manifestations of disease

Over 550 online multiple choice questions

Contact the Editors email box

The history of Davidson

New two-page overviews of the important elements of the clinical examination at the beginning of each system-based chapter

Expanded sections on major manifestations of disease provide a practical, problem-orientated diagnostic guide in all system-based chapters

Boxes and tables now classified and colour-coded according to the type of information they present

Over 175 new evidence-based medicine panels summarising the results of systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials in key therapeutic areas

New 'Issues in older people' boxes throughout highlight the important aspects of medical practice in the elderly population

A thoroughly revised and restructured chapter on infectious diseases with a problem-based approach

New discrete chapters on Diabetes and Clinical Genetics

A multi-disciplinary author team of physicians and surgeons to give a wider perspective on clinical management

A list of up-to-date reviews and useful websites with links to management guidelines included at the end of each chapter

A combined index and glossary of medical acronyms, expanded to include more than 10,000 subject entries

An International Advisory Board providing invaluable advice to ensure that Davidson maintains its international perspective and world-wide reputation

"This textbook should be the first choice for clinical medicine." CJL Hetherington, Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, Hospital Medicine, April 2003
and logical layout, pithy and relevant information, well-chosen photographs and beautiful illustrations.
...an even more polished and accessible volume." 4th year medical student, University of Edinburgh College of Medicine, May 2003
the first year to final year and beyond, a decent clinical medicine book is an essential and worthy investment. This comprehensive book has reams of information on colourful, well-presented pages...
a worthy consideration for anyone looking to buy one of these essential textbooks." 3rd Year Medics, Rectum - University of Leeds Medical Magazine, January 2003
book - very good for reference of the major topics in medicine. Attractive, comprehensive text and beautifully illustrated." Highly Commended in the Medicine category at the 2003 BMA Awards, November 2003