The ultimate study partner, based on the classic content of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e
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Reflecting all the authority and accuracy of Harrison's 17th edition content, this guidebook features more than 1000 review questions, along with complete answers and explanations derived from--and cross-referenced to--the parent text. Also included are references to recent journal articles that solidify your understanding of key information.
Features:
Content that closely follows the organization and coverage of the 17th edition of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine More than 1000 revised and updated questions simulate those on the primary certification examination in internal medicine High-yield content reflects the weighting of subject matter included on the Internal Medicine Examination Blueprint Coverage spans the entire spectrum of internal medicineNEW! Expanded Color Atlas insert
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Introduction To Clinical Medicine |
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Disorders Of The Cardiovascular System |
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Disorders Of The Respiratory System |
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Disorders Of The Urinary And Kidney Tract |
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Disorders Of The Gastrointestinal System |
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Rheumatology And Immunology |
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Endocrinology And Metabolism |
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Color Atlas |
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Stephen L. Hauser, MDChairman and Betty Anker Fife ProfessorDepartment of NeurologyUniversity of California, San Francisco
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Hersey Professor of the Theory and Practice of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Chairman, Department of Medicine; Physician-in-Chief, Brigham and Womens Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts