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 - Standard of CareUnfortunately, the previous reviews have failed to adequately address the role and purpose of this publication. Pocket Medicine, at least as I have used it, is the most concise and accurate reference for the practice of Internal Medicine in the United States as conducted at most teaching institutions today. It essentially covers all the major organ systems and disease processes as the most recent literature and textbooks recommend. Possession of this book will allow students, residents and staff to give patients the best care possible from evidence based medicine. You will shine on the wards and at morning report with this material. In fact, you could easily pass the Internal Medicine board certification exam if you knew everything in this book. For those practicing internal medicine from med students on up, it renders Scut Monkey, Ferre, Wash Manual, tarascon ICU books etc, all obsolete. Just look at the section about Swan Ganz monitoring -it's all there. Look at microscopic polyangiitis- it's all there. These are all real patients I've treated and this book works. More than half of the residents, students and staff in my hospital use it. Even surgeons own it. As medicine becomes more complex and scientifically based, publications such as this will be the only way to keep up. In fact, it's very inexpensive for what you get. One caution is that it may be too advanced for 3rd year med students with a poor knowledge base. A wash manual may be a simpler way to start. Unfortunately, those people who gave it a poor review have simply demonstrated their complete ignorance of the modern scientific practice of medicine. I simply hope they never treat any of my relatives! Rating: - A-MUST-HAVE for medical students and residents!This concise manual is an outstanding addition to my white coat pocket! A life-saver on the wards, for internal medicine rotations/ residency. Well organized, outstanding synopsis of pertinent topics. It's a must-have! Rating:  - Don't Pay Money for Someone's NotebookYet, another person who's taken his school notes, typed them up, and charges money for them. The print is too small. The information is often disjointed. If the editor (a loose term at that) wants to do us a favor, charge less and add a little structure. Rating: - Perfect pocket referenceSuccinct, up-to-date, and expandable (via nifty three-ring-binder format) -- ideal for housestaff, star students, and even as a general medical reference for specialists! I think this is the best book of this type on the market. Rating: - Exploiting Medical Students and ResidentsYet another book that gouges poor medical students and residents for money. In association with Amazon.com | |