Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine (Oxford Handbooks ... (ISBN 0198568371)

Pen, stethoscope, OHCM, ready to go!:
Own it and you'll forgive me if you think I'm carried a little bit away Pros - really a pocket book, fits your coat and isn't heavy Covers the main topics of Surgery, Emergencies, different Internal Medicine specialties (Neuro, Cardio, Rheuma, Infecto, . . . )in a great way The first part is really awesome: not only for its bed-side manners, but for their words in critical thinking. It goes on and on: the authors remind you every other page that you're treating patients -flesh & blood people- not illnesses. And they don't do it in a "oh-boy-lecture" fashion, but with phrases and mind exercises Cons- it was impossible to cover every disease here. But you`ll find some uncommon conditions in the eponymous section (which can prove useful while in the rounds or for the on-call-quizz-attending). And please keep in mind: it is NOT enough for learning Medicine. You still need to work hard and study. This a "reminder" for themes you've already read or an "introductory review" for the themes you'll eventually check afterwards. Tip: buy it w/ OHCS Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties: Book and PDA Pack (Oxford Handbooks Series) and you're done! 'cause it includes the other main specialties as ENT, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Orthopedics...

Awesome:
I Love, Love, Love this book. It is so easy to use, light and fits everwhere and has everything you need in it!

Ninja of a Book:
A perfect book - a true gem. Concise, packed with the essentials that you have to know, very, very well written ..with a smidgen and a dibble of humanity that puts medicine in a clear perspective.

Excellent handbook!:
This book is a must for every medical student! It should accompany you any time, no matter what subject you are studying...