Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment, 2005 [Paperback]

Lawrence M. Tierney (Author), Stephen J. McPhee (Author), Maxine A. Papadakis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 22, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0071436928 | ISBN-13: 978-0071436922 | Edition: 44

The leading annually updated general medical text! CMDT 2005 is the most comprehensive, reliable, and timely reference available to answer common questions in everyday clinical practice. Written in a concise, easy-to-read style, the text covers all aspects of outpatient and inpatient care as well as authoritative descriptions of new developments in medicine. It includes information on over 1,000 diseases and disorders with an emphasis on prevention and cost-effective treatments. CMDT 2005 also features updated information on drug dosages and updated therapeutic options in HIV, including an approach to multi-drug antiretroviral therapies.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

“A remarkable précis of the art and science of medicine.”
-American Family Physician*

“A convenient, economical, up-to-date reference for all branches of hospital and ambulatory care medicine.”
-Annals of Internal Medicine*
*Reviews of previous edition

The authoritative source for clinical diagnosis and patient management that provides guidance for more than 1,000 common diseases and disorders.

*Detailed, up-to-date coverage of all primary care topics, including gynecology, dermatology, neurology, and urology
*Expanded information on health maintenance, including the prevention of obesity
*Extensive coverage of hypertension, with updated recommendations from the JNC 7 report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure
*New immunization tables presenting the latest guidelines for adults and children
*Developments in HIV infection, including new treatment regimens
*Hundreds of drug treatment tables, with the latest recommendations
*Diagnostic and treatment algorithms
*Expert guidance on new therapies in alternative and complementary medicine
*Easy access to drug dosages, updated prices, and indexed trade names

About the Author

Lawrence M. Tierney, Jr., MD, Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco; Associate Chief of Medical Services, Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Stephen J. McPhee, MD: Professor of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco

Maxine A. Papadakis, MD: Professor of Clinical Medicine, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco

Product Details

• Paperback: 1887 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange; 44 edition (October 22, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071436928
• ISBN-13: 978-0071436922
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.2 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,167,497 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, Practical Primary Care Resource for daily use, December 17, 2004

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This review is from: Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment, 2005 (Paperback)

As an Internist returning to full-time practice, I was looking for a book that would cover primary care issues in a format that I could easily and authoritatively use "on the fly" while seeing patients. Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment fits the bill! In fact, after getting one copy and using it fruitfully and easily for a month or so, I bought 2 more copies - one for each office as well as one to take with me when working at an Immediate Care Center. Definitely worth the price.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best NP Resource!, October 11, 2005

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This review is from: Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment, 2005 (Paperback)

As a Nurse Practitioner student I find this book quick, easy to read, and invaluable when researching how to treat different conditions. It is a keeper!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and Complete, August 30, 2005

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Dr. Amazonas "Dr_amazonas" (Caracas, Venezuela) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment, 2005 (Paperback)

I'm a medical doctor currently working in indigenous comunities in southern venezuela. I attend to a wide range of medical and non medical problems. I have used the CMDT almost daily since working here. It has proven to be complete and concise, wich is a great feature when you need to pack your stuff and take a boat to the next comunity!. It is not a review, but it will give you the initial ideas to start investigating or treating. So if you're working in a relatively isolated area, where getting seconds opinions is dificult and takes time, doubt no more, this book will be a great help to you.