A pocketbook of clinical medicine, this book is the ideal companion for the medical student during clinical training. The text is highly readable and concentrates on the medical conditions most commonly seen in clinical practice. Systems-based chapters provide core knowledge - making it highly appropriate for the new, more concentrated medical curriculum. It is the ideal revision book, and is linked to the fourth edition of Kumar and Clark's Clinical Medicine by means of page cross references. Features: * attractive, PVC cover - linked visually to Kumar and Clark * structured text with clearly differentiated features * attractive 2-colour text design - similar to Kumar and Clark * emphasis on core knowledge * readable - concentrates on common conditions and management * gives concise but comprehensive coverage of medical topics * helps to pass exams - clinical questions most commonly asked in exams are given at the end of the book (most include answers) * refers by page number to Kumar and Clark * includes dictionary of terms at end of book * detailed coverage of medical emergencies - in boxes - throughout the text (listed at beginning of book for ease of reference) New to this edition: * examination questions: revised to reflect the problem-orientated approach to student assessment * boxes included on medical emergencies - designed for quick reference * new chapter on practical procedures - aimed to help the junior doctor with practical procedures, particularly those that have to be performed as an emergency where a quick reference source may not otherwise be available