Medical Secrets, 5th Edition

Medical Secrets is an easy-to-read, best-selling volume in the Secrets Series®, perfect for use in clerkships, for board prep, or as a handy clinical reference. Mary P. Harward, MD presents core medical knowledge in the trusted question-and-answer format to help you better meet the challenges you face every day.

• Prepare effectively with the proven question-and-answer format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series®.

• Master all common conditions and their treatments.

• Identify key facts and secrets using the "Top 100 Secrets" section.

• Review material quickly thanks to bulleted lists, tables, and short answers.

• Apply pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets" from experts in the field.

• Stay current on the latest standards in medical care thanks to extensive updates, including new chapters on Medical Ethics, Vascular Medicine, and Palliative Medicine.

• Get the latest key information at a glance with over 30 new tables and several new figures.

• Consult the book wherever you go thanks to the portable size that fits in your lab coat pocket.

• Find information easily using the two-color page layout, "Key Points" boxes, and a highly detailed index.