Internal or general medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases.

This second edition provides clinicians and trainees with a complete guide to internal medicine.

Divided into 28 sections, the first part of the book is dedicated to the diagnosis and management of cardiac conditions. The second part covers respiratory and pulmonary disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, neurologic disorders, renal conditions and endocrine disorders.

The book has been fully revised with new topics added to provide the latest advances in the field. Each chapter examines the pathophysiology and techniques for accurate diagnosis and appropriate therapy.

Authored by a recognised, Ottawa-based expert in the field, the new edition features clinical photographs, illustrations and tables to enhance learning.

Key points

• Comprehensive guide to the latest advances in internal medicine
• Fully revised, second edition covering numerous disorders in different systems of the body
• Authored by recognised Ottawa-based expert in the field
• Previous edition (9780812116021) published in 1994