Clinical Medicine 8: The Gold-Standard Guide for Medical Professionals

Clinical Medicine 8, built on the award-winning formula of its predecessors, is a comprehensive and student-friendly textbook that has become an indispensable resource for medical students and professionals alike. Having won the first prize in the BMA Book Awards Medicine Category in 2010 and 2006, this book is a testament to its excellence in providing thorough guidance on clinical medicine.

Award-Winning Formula and Features

This edition continues to excel in its breadth of knowledge, ease of use, and stunning presentation. The addition of new features, such as a new chapter on palliative medicine, significantly enhances its value. The inclusion of five times the number of margin clinical photos, new echocardiography images, and double the number of dermatological images, including all major lesion morphologies covered in a single page, makes it an even more comprehensive resource.

New Additions and Updates

• New chapter on palliative medicine
• Five times the number of margin clinical photos
• New echocardiography images
• Double the number of dermatological images
• 16 new authors
• New sections on protein synthesis, energy production, and stem cells
• New members of the International Advisory Board from India, South Africa, Poland, and the Middle East
• 7 new online chapters from the International Advisory Board

Key Online Features

• 30 extra short chapters online, covering key international issues such as malaria, envenoming, and HIV
• Animated practical procedures, including lumbar puncture, central venous and bladder catheterization, arterial cannulation, and more
• Heart and lung sounds, and interactive surface anatomy available online
• One-year online access to the new edition of Goldman’s Cecil Medicine, featuring 2704 more pages of definitive medical reference
• Full text online through StudentConsult, allowing users to add their own notes and bookmarks and search across all StudentConsult resources

As praised by the BMA Judges in 2010, “This is one of a select few books that deserves to be in most doctors’ personal possession and it’s as simple as that.” – Dr. Harry Brown. Clinical Medicine 8 is an essential resource for any medical professional, providing a thorough and comprehensive guide to clinical medicine.

ISBN-13: 9780702044991
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date: 9/17/2012
Edition description: 8th
Edition number: 8
Pages: 1304