Case Files Pediatrics, Second Edition (LANGE Case Files) [Paperback]

Eugene Toy (Author), Robert Yetman (Author), Margaret McNeese (Author), Mark Hormann (Author), Sheela Lahoti (Author), Rebecca Girardet (Author), Mark Jason Sanders (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 16, 2006 | ISBN-10: 007146302X | ISBN-13: 978-0071463027 | Edition: 2

60 pediatrics cases with complete discussions offer the most effective clerkship and USMLE Step 2 review possible

Case Files: Pediatrics, 2e presents 60 clinical cases illustrating key points. Each case includes an extended discussion, definition of terms, clinical pearls, and USMLE format review questions. This interactive learning system helps you understand essential concepts instead of memorizing facts. (20061201)

Editorial Reviews

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"The co-authors take a 'boards and wards' approach to this guide to cases chosen to help students in their studies for the pediatric shelf exam. Along with 60 pediatric cases with complete discussions the text includes clinical pearls and key points, a primer on approaching the pediatric patient and a systematic approach to both the needs of the patient and the needs of the exam. The cases include USMLE-style review questions and the index also serves as a handy clinical cross-reference. Cases include imagery as needed."--Sci-Tech Books News (Sci-Tech Book News )

From the Back Cover

The closest you can get to seeing patients without being on the wards!

Students need exposure to cases to pass the USMLE Step 2 and the pediatrics shelf exam. This book presents 55 clinical cases illustrating essential concepts in pediatrics. Perfect for the clerkship and the USMLE Step 2, each case includes an extended discussion, definitions of key terms, clinical pearls, and USMLE-style review questions. This interactive learning system helps you to learn instead of memorize.

*60 pediatric cases with complete discussions
*Clinical pearls highlight key points
*USMLE-style comprehension questions with each case
*Primer on how to approach the pediatric patient
*Proven learning system improves shelf exam scores

“Superior to other case file books.”
--Chang-Kun Choi, Medical Student, Midwestern University School of Medicine

“Using clinical scenarios not only makes the reading fun and interesting, but it is far more engaging than sitting down with a bulleted text and reviewing detail after detail. This is a much better way to learn clinical information. I have not read a book like this before, and I certainly have enjoyed it.”
–-Eric Hossler, Medical Student, James H. Quillen College of Medicine

“I LOVED this book! I would recommend this book to all third-year students… The book uses a clinical approach and does not lose sight of the pathophysiology behind the disease -- GREAT preparation for being on the wards! The subject matter is also deceptively detailed, with much more information than one normally finds in a text of case files. The reader can use this book as either a rigorous self-test or a read-through introduction to the subject. Once again - a GREAT text!”
-–Elizabeth Johnston, Medical Student, Emory University --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2 edition (August 16, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007146302X
• ISBN-13: 978-0071463027
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #523,235 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best thing since sliced bread., December 21, 2006

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Frijolero (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Case Files Pediatrics, Second Edition (LANGE Case Files) (Paperback)

I wish I had found this book earlier in third year. Like others said, it's easy to read and since it's broken up into 60 chapters (which are each about ~10 minute chunks) it's great when you have little bits of free time throughout the day. Occasionally you'll read something that you'll want to look up elsewhere, but you can definitely use this as your primary textbook. I read this book ALONE, no blueprints, no A&L, no pre-test and my shelf score jumped into the 90's compared to the 50's before. Buy this book, it's absolutely money.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent light read for Step 2 CK, October 12, 2005

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Adam J. Pruett (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Case Files Pediatrics (Case Files (Lange)) (Paperback)

I started using Case Files halfway through my 3rd year as it was gaining popularity. My shelf grades soared with this light reading. Unfortunately, I had pediatrics before I learned about the Case Files series. So, for Step 2, I needed a good review source. I read this in 2 days and peds was one of my best sections on Step 2. I can't stress enough how the layout of this series lends to a high yield review that doesn't take extreme concentration. This series is almost all you need for third year!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars satisfied med student, March 3, 2006

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Med Student (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Case Files Pediatrics (Case Files (Lange)) (Paperback)

Case Files for Pediatrics is an easy-to-read high-yield source to study during the pediatric clerkship or review for Boards. It was a great adjunct for shelf exam preparation.