A handbook covering the range of acute medical conditions and problems that junior doctors are likely to encounter during the first years of training (PRHO/SHO). It is divided into chapters reflecting core medical specialties - including infectious diseases; STD; and, gastroenterology.

Where relevant there are also sections on pathology, pathophysiology and prognosis.Important points to note in the acute context are picked out in boxes ('Remember!' And 'Information') as are vital investigations. Each chapter also ends with questions and answers. "Acute Clinical Medicine" is well signposted and well indexed, so that the user can locate information easily and quickly. A PDA version of the book is also available, available separately or as a pack with the book, for portability and quick reference.

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Infectious disease 2. STDs 3. Nutrition 4. Gastroenterology 5. Liver, biliary tract and pancreatic disorders 6. Haematology and oncology 7. Geriatrics
8. Rheumatology 9. Renal disease 10. Cardiology 11. Respiratory disorders 12. ITU 13. Poisoning 14. Endocrinology and diabetes 15. Neurology 16. Psychiatry 17. Dermatology
Questions and answers after each chapter Index