Well over two million medical students, doctors and other health

professionals around the globe have owned a copy of Davidson’s

Principles and Practice of Medicine since it was first published over 70

years ago. Now in its 24th Edition, this thoroughly updated textbook

describes the pathophysiology and clinical features of the most

frequently encountered conditions in the major specialties of adult

medicine, and explains how to recognise, investigate, diagnose and

manage them. Taking its origins from Sir Stanley Davidson’s much-admired

lecture notes, Davidson’s has endured because it keeps pace with how

modern medicine is taught and provides a wealth of trusted information

in an easy-to-read, concise and beautifully illustrated format.

Key

features:
Part 1 ‘Fundamentals of Medicine’ - provides an account of

the principles of genetics, immunology, infectious diseases, population

health, oncology and pain management, along with a discussion of the

core principles behind clinical decision-making and good prescribing.
Part 2 ‘Emergency and Critical Care Medicine’ - covers medical

emergencies in poisoning, envenomation and medicine in austere

environments, as well as common presentations in acute medicine and the

recognition and management of the critically ill.
Part 3 ‘Clinical

Medicine’- covers the major medical specialties, each thoroughly revised

and brought fully up to date.

A new section on COVID-19 has been added

and the impact of this infection is described throughout the book.

Clinical Examination overviews - extended and updated to summarise the

main elements for each system. Presenting Problems sections - provide

a clear pathway for the assessment of and approach to the most common

complaints in each specialty. Practice Point summaries - detail the

practical skills that medical students and junior doctors must acquire.

Emergency boxes - emphasise the core knowledge needed to manage

acutely ill patients. In Old Age, In Pregnancy and In Adolescence

boxes - highlight differences in the practice of medicine in these

patient groups, and illustrate the interfaces between medical, obstetric

and paediatric services. The text is extensively illustrated - with

over 1000 diagrams, clinical photographs, and radiology and pathology

images. The global perspective is enhanced by an International

Advisory Board of experts from 11 countries and by leading authors from

around the world. The complete, downloadable eBook version is

included with your (print copy) purchase – for easy access on your

portable device, anytime, anywhere!

Now enhanced with: NEW

interactive self-assessment material – over 150 Questions and Answers

test your understanding of chapter key points and aid efficient exam

preparation Davidson’s will serve readers everywhere as a core text

that integrates medical science with clinical medicine, conveying key

knowledge and practical advice in a highly accessible and readable

format. REVIEWS Beautifully constructed with superb clarity of style -

Davidson's continues to provide for students, doctors and other health

professionals a sound basis for the practice of medicine. Royal Society

of Medicine and Society of Authors Medical Book Awards This book comes

through where others fail: an excellent textbook, easy to read and

superb value. British Medical Journal