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More comprehensive, more authoritative, and more international than any other medical textbook
Oxford Textbook of Medicine
Fifth Edition
David A. Warrell, Timothy M. Cox, and John D. Firth
4,500 pages
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More than 2500 illustrations and photographs
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276x219mm
978-0-19-920485-4
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Hardback
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March 2010 (estimated)
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This item is not yet published. Orders for not-yet-published items are supplied and charged immediately on publication.
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- The very best in international medicine from 600 of the world's greatest clinicians and medical scientists
- Unparalleled integration of basic science and clinical practice, covering all areas of internal medicine in detail
- The most comprehensive coverage of infectious diseases to be found in any textbook of medicine, along with unique sections on the foundations, achievements and limitations of modern medicine and global patterns of disease
- Clear, accessible writing and memorable descriptions, enhanced by more 2,500 full colour illustrations and photographs
- Available in print and online for the first time
New to this edition - Available in print and online for the first time
- Now in full colour throughout, with over 2,500 illustrations and photographs
- New chapter summaries give overviews of the content and draw out key points
- All the sections and chapters have been completely updated with the latest evidence base for clinical practice and patient management
- Expansion of the unique section on Modern Medicine to include large-scale randomized clinical trials and the future of clinical trials, as well as new material on the fair provision and rationing of health care
- Extension of the Global Patterns of Disease and Medical Practice chapter to encompass economic entrapment and human disasters
- The Cell Biology section has an additional focus on stem cells and regenerative medicine
- Greater discussion of the immuno-compromised host in the Infectious Diseases section
- New focus on sexually-transmitted diseases and sexual health
The Oxford Textbook of Medicine is the foremost international textbook of medicine. Unrivalled in its coverage of the scientific aspects and clinical practice of internal medicine and its subspecialties, it is a fixture in the offices and wards of physicians around the world.
More comprehensive, more authoritative, and more international than any other textbook, it focuses on offering practical guidance on clinical management and the prevention of disease.
Three introductory chapters, On being a patient; Modern Medicine; and Global patterns of disease and medical practice, outline a philosophy which has always characterised the Oxford Textbook of Medicine. It is humane, thought-provoking, and aims to instil in readers an
understanding of the role of medicine in society, and the contribution it can make to the health of populations.
As always, there is detailed coverage of all areas of internal medicine. The integration of basic science and clinical practice is unparalleled, and throughout the book the implications of research for medical practice are explained. The core clinical medicine sections offer in-depth coverage of the traditional specialty areas. The Oxford Textbook of Medicine has unsurpassed detail on infectious diseases: the most comprehensive coverage to be found in any textbook of medicine. Other sections of note include pain; bioterrorism and forensic medicine; medical disorders in pregnancy; travel and expedition medicine; nutrition; the use of stem cells;
regenerative medicine; and psychiatry and drug related problems in general medical practice. The section on acute medicine is designed to give rapid access to information when it is needed quickly.
In response to detailed research, there have been substantial changes to ensure that the Oxford Textbook of Medicine continues to meet the needs of its readers. New chapter summaries give accessible overviews of the content. All 2,500 illustrations and photographs are now in full colour, and a new design ensures that the textbook is easy to read and navigate. The evidence-base and references have been entirely overhauled.
And now, for the first time, the Oxford Textbook of Medicine is available in an online edition. Containing the full text and all
the figures and illustrations, the online version has a clear and easy-to-use interface, with excellent navigation and search and browse options. In addition, the online edition facilitates links to sources of related and further reading via PubMed, ISI and CrossRef. All the figures are downloadable into Powerpoint; an excellent tool when preparing presentations and lecturers.
Purchasers of the print edition of the Oxford Textbook of Medicine fifth edition will be able to purchase access to the online edition for a reduced rate, by following the instructions given in the book.Readership: General medicine physicians and trainees; clinicians and trainees in all specialties; general
practitioners, and other medical professionals. Medical scientists, clinical researchers, other health professionals, legal practitioners and journalists
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David A. Warrell, Emeritus Professor of Tropical Medicine and Honorary Fellow of St Cross College, University of Oxford, UK, Timothy M. Cox, Professor of Medicine, University of Cambridge; Honorary Consultant Physician, Addenbrooke's Hospital. Cambridge, UK, and John D. Firth, Consultant Physician and Nephrologist, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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Review(s) from previous edition
"Over the past 3 weeks, it has had pride of place on my office table, usually with one or other volume open at a key page. "Cor", is the typical response of colleagues entering the room, "Got a new textbook I see". At £275 and with metallic sheen on the cover as standard, this is the intellectual equivalent of a Jaguar coupé and inspires similar levels of envy. - Family Practice, August 2003
"It is an invaluable source of information, well written by experts in their respective fields. It will be the first reference source I choose when questions arise as I continue to practice medicine." - Doody's Journal, October 2003
"Can we have a broader view of ourselves again as gatekeepers of the health of populations? This is an issue that is intelligently addressed. The coverage of the global burden of disease, preventive medical strategies, health policy, and costing are new and welcome additions. I found these sections to be especially thought-provoking and believe that they are valuable reading for all budding medical graduates, teachers, and researchers." - The Lancet, June 2003
"The Oxford Textbook of Medicine has been regarded as a sound reference book for the past twenty years, and this new, even more comprehensive, three volume edition just has to be one of the most authoritative textbooks available." - Association of Lawyers for Children
"...the text does not lose sight of the clinical implications of the science being presented, in keeping with the underlying philosophy of the book that the material must be of practical value to the physician." - From the foreword by Professor Sir Aaron Klug
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Foreword
1: On being a patient
2: Modern medicine: foundations, achievements and limitations
3: Global patterns of disease and medical practice
4: Cell biology
5: Immunological mechanisms
6: Principles of clinical oncology
7: Infection
8: Sexually transmitted diseases and sexual health
9: Chemical and physical injuries andenvironmental factors and disease
10: Clinical pharmacology
11: Nutrition
12: Metabolic disorders
13: Endocrine disorders
14: Medical disorders in pregnancy
15a: Gastroenterology
15b: Diseases of the liver, biliary tree and pancreas
16: Cardiovascular medicine
17: Critical care medicine
18: Respiratory medicine
19: Rheumatology
20: Diseases of the skeleton
21: Nephrology
22: Disorders of the blood
23: Diseases of the skin
24: Neurology
25: The eye
26: Psychiatry and drug related problems
27: Forensic medicine
28: Sports medicine
29: Geratology
30: Pain medicine
31: Palliative medicine
32: Laboratory normal values
33: Acute medicine
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