Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Book & CD-ROM [Paperback]

Thomas B. Fitzpatrick (Author), Richard. A. Johnson (Author), Klauss Wolff (Author), Richard Suurmond (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071372458 | ISBN-13: 978-0071372459 | Publication Date: June 16, 2001 | Edition: 4

"Should serve as a standard against which all future atlases will be measured."--New England Journal of Medicine, on a previous edition. This trusted, bestselling color atlas presents a wide array of skin conditions, from the most common to life-threatening melanoma and HIV/AIDS. Retains its easy-to-use format that depicts each disease entity, then thoroughly describes the disorder with a brief overview: epidemiology and etiology; history; physical exam; differential diagnosis; laboratory findings; diagnosis; and management. Now features dozens of new and improved illustrations, current management strategies, an updated two-color design, and case reports where appropriate. Unsurpassed for its low price, extensive use of superb color illustrations, and ease of use by health care professionals at all levels.

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From the Back Cover

Instant access to more than 700 exceptional vivid color photographs of all common and uncommon diseases
* Get the information you need with a hassle-free search vehicle
* Diagnosis, therapy, and treatment options included for each condition
* Powerful "Zoom" feature provides close-up view of any image
* Print, Bookmark, and navigate the text with unprecedented ease
* Details the adult as well as the child
* Includes expanded use of African-American illustrations and updated management section

The McGraw-Hill Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, 4e CD-ROM, was developed using the Adobe Acrobat file format, for desktop computers running Mac's and Windows.

Recommended System Requirements
* 16-bit color (thousands of colors) or greater vide subsystem
* 24 MB RAM
* PowerPC (Mac) or Pentium (Windows) processor

Minimum System Requirements
* 8-bit color (256 colors) video subsystem
* 16 MB RAM
* PowerPC (Mac) or Pentium (Windows) processor
* 10 MB of available hard-disk space
* Mac OS software version 7.1.2 or later OR
* Micosoft Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 3 or later

Users with less than the Recommended System Requirements may not be able to take full advantage of what the materials offer.

Electronic development by Foxglove Communications, using Adobe Acrobat.

About the Author

Thomas Fitzpatrick, MD, Professor of Dermatology, Chairman Emeritus, Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School; Chief Emeritus, Dermatology Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA is still an active clinician and investigator.

Richard A. Johnson, MDCM, Clinical Instructor in Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Clinical Associate in Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Associate in Dermatology, Beth Israel Hospital, Associate Physician (Dermatology), Brigham & Women's Hospital, Dermatologist, New England Deaconess Hospital, Boston, MA.

Klaus Wolff, MD, is Professor and Chairman, Department of Dermatology, The University of Vienna Medical School, Vienna General Hospital, Vienna, Austria.

Richard Suurmond, MD, is Professor Emeritus and Chairman, Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, Leiden, The Netherlands.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1056 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 4 edition (June 16, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071372458
• ISBN-13: 978-0071372459
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,267,716 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT REFERENCE BOOK, February 23, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology (Paperback)

I have used this book throughout 2 years of medical school and it is one of the best dermatology references I have come across. It has also been a quick review for the the path seen with derm since the pictures are so clear and give a good representation of the path. An easy book to skim through before boards as well.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WELL-RESEARCHED, WELL-DOCUMENTED, January 27, 2003

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This review is from: Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology (Paperback)

Shinning like a king's armour, the colours and synopses of this atlas made a thorough analysis of skin diseases.
Any medical student or practioner who needs a dermatological companion would find a reliable one in this atlas. The uncountable pictures, which featured in this new edition are both illustrative and descriptive. Everything about the book indicates sound research and documentation, (on the part of its authors). It is a superlative tool for both doctors and students: the type of book many people would like to keep as CD-ROMs.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great reference, December 17, 2005

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CJ (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology (Paperback)

My preference overall in terms of derm texts is Habif, mostly due to organization, but this one comes in a close second. Lots of great pics and simple straightforward explanations (sometimes a little too simple). Also probably a great book for laypeople with some knowledge of medical terminology.