Sylvia McKean

The leading textbook of hospital medicine – completely updated to reflect today’s challenges A Doody’s Core Title for 2022! Since its publication in 2012, Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine, Second Edition has become the field’s premier resource. Comprehensive, authoritative, and practical, this landmark text provides a solid grounding in clinical, organizational, and administrative areas central to the practice of hospital medicine. The Second Edition has been completely updated to reflect the evolving practice responsibilities of hospitalists. Examples include value-based medicine, expanded surgical content, bedside clinical reasoning, and a new segment devoted to rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. This edition also features a more accessible and streamlined full-color design enriched by more than 600 illustrations. Each clinical chapter opens with boxed Key Clinical Questions that are addressed in the text and summarized in hundreds of tables. Case studies demonstrate how to apply this information specifically to the management of hospitalized patients. Representing the expertise of more than two hundred renowned contributors, Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine, Second Edition is logically divided into six sections:The Specialty of Hospital Medicine and Systems of CareMedical ConsultationRehabilitation and Skilled Nursing CareThe Approach to the Patient at the BedsideDiagnostic Testing and ProceduresClinical Conditions in the Inpatient SettingPrinciples and Practice of Hospital Medicine, Second Edition is essential reading for clinicians who strive to optimize inpatient care and sharpen their leadership skills.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Expertly manage the most common diseases and conditions encountered in hospital medicine! "Practical books such as this one take a giant step to bringing together the current body of usable knowledge to help hospitalists succeed.... Hospitalists need to rely on books like this one for up to date information."--Laurence D. Wellikson, MD, FACP, CEO, Society of Hospital Medicine (from the foreword)This concise yet comprehensive review is the perfect tool to prepare for certification, re-certification, and CME--or for use as a clinical refresher. Featuring expert insights, its highly efficient format conveniently condenses and simplifies must-know content for maximum yield and minimum time. FEATURES: Ideal for both specialists and generalists who manage subspecialty care in the increasingly complex hospital environment Complete, A-to-Z overview of all diseases and disorders commonly seen by hospitalists Expert, up-to-date coverage of unique, need-to-know concepts in hospital medicine--including key clinical, organizational, and administrative issuesPractical coverage of the most common diagnostic-related groups in hospital-based health careAn incisive look at patient safety that helps you ensure optimal careLogically organized, easy-to-follow chapters help focus your study and provide rapid access to specific subjects Includes coverage of key organizational and administrative issues