Case Files Internal Medicine, 6th Edition

REAL-LIFE CASES SHARPEN TOUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS FOR YOUR CLERKSHIP AND THE SHELF EXAM

Case Files: Internal Medicine presents realistic clinical scenarios to enhance and hone your clinical decision-making skills. Sixty high-yield cases illustrate essential concepts in internal medicine. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key concepts, definitions of key terms, clinical pearls, and board-style review questions to reinforce your learning. This updated sixth edition features a new format with bulleted summaries, shorter paragraphs, and clearer headings.

• New Cases on Metabolic Syndrome, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Cushing Syndrome, Parkinson’s Disease, Polycythemia Vera, and Opiate Overdose
• Realistic internal medicine cases with high-yield discussions aligned to clerkship guidelines
• USMLE-style review questions and clinical pearls accompany each case
• Challenge Questions help you assess your ability to integrate and apply your knowledge
• Primer on how to approach clinical problems and think like an experienced doctor

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section I - How to Approach Clinical Problems

Part 1. Approach to the Patient

Part 2. Approach to Clinical Problem Solving

Part 3. Approach to Reading

Section II - Cases

Wellness

Cardiovascular

Pulmonary

Gastrointestinal

Hepatic, Gall Bladder, Biliary

Renal, Genitourinary

Musculoskeletal

Neurological

Critical Care

Immunological, Infectious

Endocrine/Hormonal

Hematological

Alcohol Abuse/Toxicology

Section III - Review Questions

Review Questions