An invaluable source of reference for clinical medical students and house officers working on the wards. The book is designed to make the information as accessible as possible; it is pocket-sized and the contents are listed on the back cover and easily located using the coloured bands. The chapter on medical emergencies is printed in a different second colour (red). Contains colour photographs in the common signs and symptoms chapter.

The contents are organised by disease, each disorder being broken into relevant categories with simple definitions highlighted in colour, management presented in boxes and investigations clearly listed. The book is illustrated with easily located reference tables and line diagrams.

Contents
Introduction
History and examination
Common signs and symptoms
Cardiovascular disease
Respiratory disease
Gastroenterology
Hepatology
Nephrology
Neurology
Endocrinology
Haematology
Rheumatology
Infectious diseases
Dermatology
Psychiatry
Oncology
Intensive care medicine
Medical investigations
Pre and postoperative care
Drug usage
Medical emergencies
Index