Essentials of Internal Medicine

The internist must be an expert diagnostician who applies their skill and knowledge like a detective to solve an often difficult problem, craft a sensible plan and make a positive difference.

Building on established diagnostic techniques, Essentials of Internal Medicine presents a modern approach to internal medicine, equipping the reader with the skills to become an effective internist. This text presents practical approaches to diagnosis and up to date strategies for implementing evidence-based treatments for prevalent conditions.

Learn how to

• identify what is clinically important

• understand and investigate disease

• create an effective strategy for treatment

• utilize technological diagnostic tools now available

Drawing on a team of highly esteemed authors who are clinically active and internationally recognized for their expertise in both internal medicine and clinical education, Essentials of Internal Medicine is a guide to mastering the art and science of modern internal medicine.

Nicholas J Talley, MD (NSW), PhD (Syd), MMedSci (Clin Epi)(Newc.), FAHMS, FRACP, FAFPHM, FRCP (Lond. & Edin.), FACP , Pro Vice-Chancellor, Global Research, University of Newcastle, Australia Professor of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Australia President, Royal Australasian College of Physicians Chair-Elect, Committee of Presidents of Medical Colleges (CPMC) Hon. Treasurer, Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Senior Staff Specialist, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, Australia Adjunct Professor and Consultant, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA Adjunct Professor, University of North Carolina, NC, USA Foreign Guest Professor, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden ; Simon O’Connor, FRACP DDU FCSANZ , Cardiologist, Canberra Hospital; Clinical Senior Lecturer, Australian National University Medical School, Canberra, ACT, Australia and Brad Frankum, OAM, BMed (Hons), FRACP, Professor of Clinical Education, and Deputy Dean, University of Western Sydney School of Medicine; Consultant Clinical Immunologist and Allergist, Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals, NSW, Australia