In its 17th edition, this respected text has been thoroughly refreshed to provide you with a resource that you can depend on in everyday practice. Almost 90% of the material in NEW. Each chapter consists of succinct essays that describe the proper treatment of a wide range of disorders - each includes rationales for suggested therapies, advice on when a presenting symptom should not be treated and details of risks and complications associated with each therapy.

Offers a new section on fluids and electrolytes, providing direct guidance in this critical area.
Features a new co-editor-Anne Gershon-a leading expert in infectious disease.
Includes more psychological and psychosocial material than ever before, including depression, psychosis, children of divorced parents, coping with the death of a loved one, children of homeless and battered women, and diet fads.
Features 80-90% all-new material, so readers can feel confident they are providing state-of-the-art care.

Contents
Section 1 -- Nutrition Section 2 -- Fluid and Electrolytes Section 3 -- Infectious Diseases Section 4 -- Special Problems in the Infant and Neonate Section 5 -- Mental Development and Behavioral Disorders Section 6 -- Nervous System Section 7 -- Respiratory Tract Section 8 -- Cardiovascular System Section 9 -- Digestive Tract Section 10 -- Hematology Section 11 -- Endocrine System Section 12 -- Metabolic Disorders Section 13 -- Connective Tissue Section 14 -- Nephrology and Genitourinary Tract Section 15 -- Skeletal System Section 16 -- Muscles Section 17 -- Skin Section 18 -- The Eye Section 19 -- Ear, Nose and Throat Section 20 -- Allergy Section 21 -- Immunology Section 22 -- Cancer Section 23 -- Accidents and Emergencies Section 24 -- Special Problems in the Adolescent Section 25 -- Dental Problems