Approach to Internal Medicine: A Resource Book for Clinical PracticeFeedback from users suggest this resource book is more comprehensive and more practical than many others in the market. One of its strengths is that it was written by trainees in internal medicine who understand the need for rapid access to accurate and concise clinical information, with a practical approach to clinical problem solving. |
Contents
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Cardiology | 25 |
Nephrology | 67 |
Critical Care | 89 |
Gastroenterology | 111 |
Hematology | 143 |
Oncology | 185 |
Infectious Diseases | 233 |
Geriatrics | 377 |
Palliative Care | 389 |
Nutrition | 403 |
Obstetric Medicine | 409 |
General Internal Medicine | 417 |
Appendix A Advanced Cardiac Life Support | 431 |
Appendix B List of Common Abbreviations | 433 |
Appendix C Common Laboratory Values And Unit Conversion | 437 |
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Approach to Internal Medicine: A Resource Book for Clinical Practice David Hui No preview available - 2011 |
Approach to Internal Medicine: A Resource Book for Clinical Practice David Hui No preview available - 2011 |
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