Acute Clinical Medicine, 2nd Edition

New edition of "Acute General Medicine". The aim of Acute Clinical Medicine is to provide guidance for young doctors and senior medical students on the management of patients with acute medical problems. The book consists of short descriptions of over 200 problems frequently encountered when 'on take' or 'on call'. Each problem is discussed under standard headings: common causes, predisposing factors, pathology, pathophysiology and prognosis. Important points are highlighted in boxes, as are vital investigations. Key features · Covers the full range of acute medical problems · A quick-reference handbook in acute care · A study guide for junior doctors, especially tailored for the new Foundation Years programme in the UK · Over 200 case-based problems encountered when 'on take' or 'on call' · Contains questions and answers to check learning . Another important addition to the Kumar & Clark family of information for medical students and doctors . Cross-referenced to Kumar & Clark's Clinical Medicine for further information . Fully indexed and signposted throughout publication history: First edition 2000 as Acute General Medicine Second edition 2006 as Acute Clinical Medicine Third edition 2013 as Kumar and Clark's Cases in Clinical Medicine Fourth edition 2021 as Kumar & Clark's Cases in Clinical Medicine