This text uses real cases published in The New England Journal of Medicine to illustrate how clinicians in both ambulatory and hospital practice reach decisions regarding diagnosis and treatment. The volume opens with an overview of the techniques of quantitative medical decision-making, followed by a discussion of the mental functions that underlie the diagnostic process. Each case presents patient information in small increments to experienced clinicians who then share their reasoning with the reader. Students may opt to initially skip over the expert commentary and instead use the cases to test their own diagnostic skills. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Expert clinical problem-solving methods and guidance—from the editors and contributors of The New England Journal of Medicine
This invaluable resource from the New England Journal of Medicine expertly addresses methods and challenges in clinical diagnosis. Including the peer-reviewed content of the NEJM’s renowned “Clinical Problem Solving” feature, this powerful resource is packed with case discussions from both ambulatory and hospital practice.
Each Case Presentation reveals thought-provoking clinical and laboratory clues as the diagnostic considerations begin to emerge. Subsequent clinical detail and discussion and expert analysis add to the diagnostic picture until a final clinical diagnosis is reached.
New England Journal of Medicine: Clinical Problem-Solving features:
• Published cases drawn from the New England Journal of Medicine reflecting actual patient-management situations that physicians experience in their everyday clinical practice
• Two brand new, never-before-published chapters on medical decision-making skills and methods
• Wide-ranging coverage of the major considerations in each case, from underlying pathophysiology to signs from the physical examination to lab testing strategies
• More than 100 full-color illustrations, tables, and algorithms
• Meticulously selected references that open up avenues for further study
• And much more!
From cover to cover, New England Journal of Medicine: Clinical Problem-Solving presents the best case analysis, diagnostic thought processes, and problem-solving-- direct from master clinicians.
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"The book includes 22 fascinating cases initially published in the journal's series. Each case is gradually revealed in a real life situation. Expert commentary provides insight into the diagnostic process. These cases are so memorable that they will undoubtedly be useful to clinicians in practice...This compilation of clinical problem-solving cases provides an enjoyable way to learn medicine."--Doody's Review Service Doody's 20070209 "This text uses real cases published in The New England Journal of Medicine to illustrate how clinicians in both ambulatory and hospital practice reach decisions regarding diagnosis and treatment. The volume opens with an overview of the techniques of quantitative medical decision-making, followed by a discussion of the mental functions that underlie the diagnostic process. Each case presents patient information in small increments to experienced clinicians who then share their reasoning with the reader. Students may opt to initially skip over the expert commentary and instead use the cases to test their own diagnostic skills."--Sci-Tech Book News Sci-Tech Book News 20060901
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Quantitative Medical Decision-Making |
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Clinical Decision-Making: Understanding How Clinicians Make a Diagnosis |
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More Than Your Average Wheeze |
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Diagnosis Still in Question |
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Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH Research Investigator and Hospitalist Ann Arbor VA Medical Center Ann Arbor, Michigan Associate Professor of Internal Medicine University of Michigan Medical School Director, VA/UM Patient Safety Enhancement Program Ann Arbor, Michigan
Jeffrey M. Drazen, MD Editor-in-Chief New England Journal of Medicine Distinguished Parker B. Frances Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School
Dr. Drazen, already famous for his contributions to pulmonary medicine, assumed editorship of NEJM three years ago and in that time has raised the journals reputation even higher through his careful editorial planning, his contacts in academic medicine, and his superior knowledge of research and clinical medicine. He is, on a side note, a contributor to Harrisons.
Caren Solomon, MD Deputy Editor, New England Journal of Medicine Assistant Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School Associate Physician, Brigham and Womenss Hospital
Dr. Solomon manages the day to day medical editing of NEJM and is well established as an academic/clinical endocrinologist. Her clinical and editorial work on post-menopausal therapy has earned acclaim in the past few years.
