Symptom to Diagnosis An Evidence Based Guide Fourth Edition By Scott D.C. Stern (Author), Adam S. Cifu (Author), Diane Altkorn (Author) – Hard Cover

Purchase this interesting, case-based method to learn about the internal medicine diagnostic procedure. A methodical, evidence-based approach to assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients based on their clinical symptoms is taught in Symptom to Diagnosis Fourth Edition. You will be able to identify particular illnesses and recommend the best course of treatment by using this procedure.

Every chapter starts with a case and instructions on how to structure the differential diagnosis before addressing a single frequent ailment. Clinical rationale is described in detail as the case develops. Tables that highlight the clinical hints and crucial tests for the primary diagnostic hypothesis and alternative diagnostic hypotheses provide an overview of the differential diagnosis for that specific case. The relevant diseases are reviewed as the chapter goes along. The case progresses step-by-step as tests are conducted and diagnoses are verified or denied, just like in real life.

Five new chapters Bleeding Disorders, Dysuria, Hematuria, Hypotension, and Sore Throat. As well as a stronger focus on learning how to work from patient-level data (signs, symptoms, and laboratory tests) have been included to the third edition. Every chapter takes into account the most recent findings, which lead to fresh and improved methods for treating typical clinical medicine ailments.