Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine, International Edition
- 19th Edition - January 3, 2003
- Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
- Authors: Christopher Haslett, Edwin R. Chilvers
- Language: English
Davidson's Principles & Practice of Medicine is an internationally famous and best-selling textbook of general (or internal) medicine, renowned for providing a rational and ea… Read more
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Davidson's Principles & Practice of Medicine is an internationally famous and best-selling textbook of general (or internal) medicine, renowned for providing a rational and easily understood basis for the practice of clinical medicine. Since it was first published this comprehensive text has met the requirements of several generations of medical students preparing for their examinations, while serving as a valuable reference for doctors in training. The publication of the Nineteenth Edition marks the fiftieth anniversary of the first publication of the book, during which time over 2,000,000 copies have been sold.
Medicine is the most dynamic of biological disciplines; while the basic principles remain unaltered, current practice is undergoing exponential change. This new edition of Davidson's Principles & Practice of Medicine, aims to reflect this transformation, whilst at the same time continuing the tradition of providing a concise, yet up-to-date and comprehensive text on clinical medicine. Many doctors preparing for postgraduate qualifications such as the MRCP value Davidson as a core text, while for a large number of general practitioners, nurses, pharmacists and other health-care professionals Davidson has proven to be an easy-to-use reference source.
This truly international textbook has a large following of medical students and doctors all around the globe; their numerous comments have helped shape the development of the book over 50 years. In this latest edition the formation of the International Advisory Board, a panel of 27 distinguished academics and clinicians from 12 countries, has led to significant input to the content of the book ensuring that Davidson maintains its international perspective and world-wide reputation.
Medicine is the most dynamic of biological disciplines; while the basic principles remain unaltered, current practice is undergoing exponential change. This new edition of Davidson's Principles & Practice of Medicine, aims to reflect this transformation, whilst at the same time continuing the tradition of providing a concise, yet up-to-date and comprehensive text on clinical medicine. Many doctors preparing for postgraduate qualifications such as the MRCP value Davidson as a core text, while for a large number of general practitioners, nurses, pharmacists and other health-care professionals Davidson has proven to be an easy-to-use reference source.
This truly international textbook has a large following of medical students and doctors all around the globe; their numerous comments have helped shape the development of the book over 50 years. In this latest edition the formation of the International Advisory Board, a panel of 27 distinguished academics and clinicians from 12 countries, has led to significant input to the content of the book ensuring that Davidson maintains its international perspective and world-wide reputation.
- information summary boxes and tables used extensively throughout to break up the text
- includes outlines of clinical examination in all system chapters
- evidence-based medical guidelines included throughout
- surgical aspects of medical disease now included
- geriatric issues highlighted throughout the book
- a clear and attractive presentation of clinical medicine
- each chapter reviewed by a junior doctor to ensure appropriateness for clinical
studies.
Medical students, junior doctors, MRCP candidates, students of other health-related courses (e.g. pharmacy, dentistry), other health professionals, GPs, qualified doctors.
SECTION A PRINCIPLES OF MEDICAL PRACTICE
1. Infection and Immune Failure
W.T.A. Todd, D.N.J. Lockwood, F.J. Nye, E.G.L.. Wilkins, P. Carey
2. Drug Therapy
J. K. Aronson
3. Poisoning
A.L. Jones
4. Critical Care
D.F. Treacher, I.S. Grant
5. Oncology
D.A. Cameron, J.F. Smyth
6. Palliative Care and Pain Management
M. Fallon, I. Power
7. Frail Older People
N.R. Colledge
8. Medical Psychiatry
G.G. Lloyd, M.C. Sharp
9. Water, Electrolyte and Acid-base Imbalance
A. Cumming, W. Plant
10. Nutritional, Metabolic and Environmental Disease
C. Summerton, P. Shetty, L.N. Sandle, S. Watt
11. Clinical Genetics
R.N. Sandford
SECTION B SYSTEM-BASED DISEASES
12. Cardiovascular Disease
N.A. Boon, K.A.A. Fox, P. Bloomfield, A. Bradbury
13. Respiratory Disease
C. Haslett, E.R. Chilvers, P. Corris
14. Kidney and Genito-Urinary Disease
A.N. Turner, J. Savill, L.H. Stewart, A. Cumming
15. Diabetes Mellitus
B.M. Frier, B. M. Fisher
16. Endocrine Disease
B.R. Walker, A.D. Toft
17. Alimentary Tract and Pancreatic Disease
K.R. Palmer, I.D. Penman, S. Patterson-Brown
18. Liver and Biliary Tract Disease
P.C. Hayes, K.J. Simpson, O.J. Garden
19. Blood Disorders
J.I.O. Craig, A.P. Haynes, D.B.L. McClelland, C.A.Ludlam
20. Connective Tissue, Joint and Bone Disease
M Doherty, P Lanyon, S.H. Ralston
21. Skin Disease
J.L. Rees, O.M.V. Schofield
22. Neurological Disease
C.M.C Allen, C.J. Lueck
Appendices
Index
1. Infection and Immune Failure
W.T.A. Todd, D.N.J. Lockwood, F.J. Nye, E.G.L.. Wilkins, P. Carey
2. Drug Therapy
J. K. Aronson
3. Poisoning
A.L. Jones
4. Critical Care
D.F. Treacher, I.S. Grant
5. Oncology
D.A. Cameron, J.F. Smyth
6. Palliative Care and Pain Management
M. Fallon, I. Power
7. Frail Older People
N.R. Colledge
8. Medical Psychiatry
G.G. Lloyd, M.C. Sharp
9. Water, Electrolyte and Acid-base Imbalance
A. Cumming, W. Plant
10. Nutritional, Metabolic and Environmental Disease
C. Summerton, P. Shetty, L.N. Sandle, S. Watt
11. Clinical Genetics
R.N. Sandford
SECTION B SYSTEM-BASED DISEASES
12. Cardiovascular Disease
N.A. Boon, K.A.A. Fox, P. Bloomfield, A. Bradbury
13. Respiratory Disease
C. Haslett, E.R. Chilvers, P. Corris
14. Kidney and Genito-Urinary Disease
A.N. Turner, J. Savill, L.H. Stewart, A. Cumming
15. Diabetes Mellitus
B.M. Frier, B. M. Fisher
16. Endocrine Disease
B.R. Walker, A.D. Toft
17. Alimentary Tract and Pancreatic Disease
K.R. Palmer, I.D. Penman, S. Patterson-Brown
18. Liver and Biliary Tract Disease
P.C. Hayes, K.J. Simpson, O.J. Garden
19. Blood Disorders
J.I.O. Craig, A.P. Haynes, D.B.L. McClelland, C.A.Ludlam
20. Connective Tissue, Joint and Bone Disease
M Doherty, P Lanyon, S.H. Ralston
21. Skin Disease
J.L. Rees, O.M.V. Schofield
22. Neurological Disease
C.M.C Allen, C.J. Lueck
Appendices
Index
- Edition: 19
- Published: January 3, 2003
- Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
- Language: English
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Christopher Haslett
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Respiratory Medicine, University of Edinburgh; Chairman of the Division of Clinical and Community Science, University of Edinburgh; Honorary Consultant Physician, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, UKEC
Edwin R. Chilvers
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Respiratory Medicine, University of Cambridge, School of Medicine; Honorary Consultant Physician, Addenbrooke's and Papworth Hospitals, Cambridge