Merck Manual of Patient Symptoms

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This compact, convenient and thorough reference guide, created in the great tradition of so many other Merck Manuals, enables users to quickly find information they need to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients. Professionals will appreciate its conciseness, reliability, and portability, and students will love how it helps them make the transition from textbook knowledge to practical experience. It's published in a handy, durable paperback format. It is presented in 2-color for clarity and attractiveness. Small enough to carry in a lab coat, The Merck Manual of Patient Symptoms is organized alphabetically so readers can easily find theinformation they seek. Key Features Etiology encompasses both common and less frequent causes of symptoms, along with suggestive findings for each one. Evaluation offers guidelines for patient history, physical examination, interpretation of findings, and testing. “Red flags” highlight indications of serious health conditions. Treatment provides guidelines covering common therapies, including drugs and dosages. “Key points” summarize evaluation and treatment information for each symptom. Written by 40 contributing medical experts Unmatched value at over 650 pages Informative two-color illustrations throughout Thorough coverage of 88 common symptoms listed alphabetically for easy access