Publisher's Synopsis
The first part of the text is devoted to anatomy, physiology, clinical history, examination and special tests. The balance of the book is disease-oriented description of clinical conditions. The book is intended as a guide to everyday clinical medicine, and focuses on the practical aspects of managing major disorders.;The overall structure of the book remains the same as the last edition, but there are new chapters on: cystic fibrosis; AIDS; and ARDS (Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome).
