Dennis L. Kasper

The authority of Harrison's at the point of care! Covering the full scope of internal medicine, the new edition of this "mini-textbook" is thoroughly revised to reflect new content areas and quicker retrieval of clinical information. The manual continues to focus on diagnosis and therapy with an emphasis on patient care. Features a new section on Care of the Hospitalized Patient, with a new chapter on Procedures in Internal Medicine as well as a section on patient admittance orders.

This book is a treatise on all disorders & treatments in medicine. It is an authoritative & exhaustive book..basically a Bible for students of medicine. Each topic is authored by an expert in the field.It was first written & edited by Dr Harrison & Later By Dr Eugene Brunwald,Dr Isselbacher, Dr Fausi, Dr Kasper & other luminaries in the medical field. The more recent editions have been supplimented by a CD ROM with videos of examination & various test procedures which helps a physician to arrive at a diagnosis & treat the patient.

ix, 598 pages ; 28 cm

"This book provides an easy-to-use format and full coverage of the most authoritative information available anywhere of clinically important topics in neurology and psychiatry, while retaining the focus on pathophysiology and therapy that has always been characteristic of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine"--Provided by publisher.