Davidson's Essentials of Medicine

For over half a century Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine has informed and educated students, doctors and other health professionals all over the world, providing a comprehensive account of the practice of medicine. Davidson’s Essentials of Medicine provides the core content of the main textbook in a condensed format which will be invaluable whenever you are on the move - whether commuting, travelling between training sites, or on electives.

New to this edition

    Updated to include key changes and new illustrations included in Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine.

    New chapters on Acute Medicine and Ophthalmology

Table of Contents:

    Poisons, toxicology and envenomation

    Acute medicine and critical illness

    Infectious diseases

    Clinical biochemistry and metabolism

    Kidney and urinary tract disease

    Cardiovascular disease

    Respiratory disease

    Endocrine disease

    Nutrition and disease

    Diabetes mellitus

    Alimentary tract and pancreatic disease

    Liver and biliary tract disease

    Blood disease

    Rheumatology and bone disease

    Neurological disease

    Medical ophthalmology

    Skin disease

    Ageing and disease

    Reference ranges