Author Description

The American Edition of this well known handbook will build on the strengths and features of the UK book, while addressing the primary concerns of US readers. Presented in the same 2-color, flexi-cover format, the book will provide medical students and residents with a quick and easy reference for diagnosing and treating the typical patient. Updated and revised specifically with an American audience in mind, this version provides US drug names, US standards of care and practice, references to American journals, and applicable governmental/regulatory information. A concise, comprehensive, and entertaining "bible" for junior doctors and medical students on clinical rotations, this book provides instant answers for the most commonly encountered clinical situations. Each page introduces a single-subject, with readable, authoritative information. Find out what every physician needs to know about anti-HIV drugs, screening, cardiovascular health, candida in UTI's, atheroma and more!