Designed as a quick reference on the wards or in the clinic, ESSENTIALS OF DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT provides telegraphic information on the diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of more than 500 common or important diseases seen by internists and family physicians. Each disease is discussed in a single page as a series of bullet points, facilitating on-the-spot consultation.

Use ESSENTIALS OF DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT as a quick reference on the wards and in the clinic!

• "Nutshell" information on the diagnosis and treatment of over 498 medical disorders
• One-disease-per-page with bulleted lists for easy access
• Covers ambulatory and inpatient medicine
• Includes internal medicine, plus other key specialties
• Handy tabs for quick, "on-the-spot" reference
• A "must" for medical students, residents, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, and practicing physicians
• Use as a companion to Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment!

NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION: Pearl per page!

• Pearl per page -- A memorable clinical "pearl" for each disease!
• Selected references -- One general review for every disorder!
• Geriatrics chapter!
• Genetics chapter!