Pocket Medicine: Massachusetts General Hospital Internal Medicine Handbook, 5th Edition

The 5th edition of Pocket Medicine: The Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of Internal Medicine, prepared by residents and attending physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital, offers essential clinical information and solutions to common challenges encountered in the field of internal medicine. This compact 6-ring looseleaf binder is designed to conveniently fit in a pocket and addresses the diagnosis and management of prevalent disorders in various specialties including cardiology, pulmonary medicine, gastroenterology, nephrology, hematology-oncology, infectious diseases, endocrinology, rheumatology, and neurology.

Utilizing bulleted lists, tables, and algorithms, this handbook enables busy clinicians to quickly access the information they need. A 16-page color insert features normal and abnormal images such as radiographs, CT scans, echocardiograms, blood smears, and urinalyses commonly encountered in internal medicine practice. Updated and highly regarded, this best-selling reference is a valuable resource for medical students, interns, residents, and individuals preparing for internal medicine board exams.

Key features of this edition include a user-friendly 2-color design, a compact size that fits easily in a pocket, a 6-ring binder for adding notes, tabs for quick navigation through major organ systems, and updated content that encompasses the latest developments in inpatient internal medicine.

For readers who have purchased Sabatine: Pocket Medicine 5e with ISBN 978-1-4511-8237-8, an important correction on page 1-36 regarding oral anticoagulation is provided. Valuable information on stroke risk, anticoagulant usage, and treatment options is included in this correction. Immediate action is recommended to incorporate this correction into your copy of the handbook.

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