Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2004

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Summary: Another must have for the primary provider
Review: As a military medical provider that moves all the time, I have to be discriminate about what amount of books I carry with me. This book, along with Habif's Dermatology, is always on the top of the packing list. From ENT complaints to infectious diseases, this book is an excellent reference. It is easy to read, regularly updated, and comprehensive.

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Summary: Warning....
Review: Be ready for a good reference book!! For medical professionals, this 2 inch thick book is extremely handy and I think its a great resource to have at hand. Organized well by systems, organs, and diseases, I highly recommend it. Also liked "The Multifidus Back Pain Solution" and "Treat Your Own Knees" for evidence-based patient resources.

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Summary: Very Easy to Read
Review: I am a first year PA student. I find Current a much better reference than Cecils Textbook of Medicine. It has quick easy to read sections on many diseases. The disease passages are well labelled with a few "Essentials of Diagnosis" at the top. Then the passage describes etiology, signs and symptoms, laboratory findings and treatment. Overall, a great reference.

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Summary: Terrific
Review: I was a chief resident at one of the top internal medicine programs and widely recommended this book to both students and residents. This is a clear, concise and up to date text on the fundamentals of internal medicine.