Case Files Internal Medicine

Section I - How to Approach Clinical Problems

• Part 1. Approach to the Patient
• Part 2. Approach to Clinical Problem Solving
• Part 3. Approach to Reading

Section II - Cases

• Wellness
• Cardiovascular
• Pulmonary
• Gastrointestinal
• Hepatic, Gall Bladder, Biliary
• Renal, Genitourinary
• Musculoskeletal
• Neurological
• Critical Care
• Immunological, Infectious
• Endocrine/Hormonal
• Hematological
• Alcohol Abuse/Toxicology
• Section III - Review Questions
• Review Questions

REAL-LIFE CASES SHARPEN TOUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS FOR YOUR CLERKSHIP AND THE SHELF EXAM

Case Files: Internal Medicine presents realistic clinical scenarios to enhance and hone your clinical decision-making skills. Sixty high-yield cases illustrate essential concepts in internal medicine. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key concepts, definitions of key terms, clinical pearls, and board-style review questions to reinforce your learning. This updated sixth edition features a new format with bulleted summaries, shorter paragraphs, and clearer headings.

• New Cases on Metabolic Syndrome, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Cushing Syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, Polycythemia Vera, and Opiate Overdose
• Realistic internal medicine cases with high-yield discussions aligned to clerkship guidelines
• USMLE-style review questions and clinical pearls accompany each case
• Challenge Questions help you assess your ability to integrate and apply your knowledge
• Primer on how to approach clinical problems and think like an experienced doctor

Eugene C. Toy, MD is a dual certified family physician and ob/gyn. He is the John S. Dunn Senior Academic Chair and Program Director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program; Vice Chair of Academic Affairs in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Methodist Hospital--Houston; Clerkship Director and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Texas--Houston Medical School (Houston, Texas).