Essentials of internal medicine /

Abstract

This third edition is enhanced by the inclusion of chapter authors who are experts in their field while maintaining the features of the book that have made earlier editions so popular among those preparing for examinations: conciseness; consistency; graphics, tables and images that clearly capture essential information; and reinforcement of important points through the use of ‘clinical pearls’ and self-assessment tasks. This book aims to provide a framework of knowledge and the core facts that those sitting postgraduate examinations in internal medicine must know. For those wishing to further enhance their clinical skills, a complimentary textbook Talley and O’Connor’s Clinical examination: a systematic guide to physical diagnosis (seventh edition) should be consulted. Essentials of Internal Medicine should also prove useful for senior medical students and those studying for other examinations where core knowledge in internal medicine is a requirement. We sincerely hope that this concise guide to internal medicine will serve those striving for excellence.