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
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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 areasNew '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
