Inspire Magazine 16

REAL-LIFE CLINICAL CASES FOR THE BASIC SCIENCES AND USMLE STEP 1 "Numerous case-based books exist for various medical areas, including family medicine, but the unique approach of this one makes it particularly useful for students and early level learners. The questions posed with each case are consistent with board-exam inquiries, and physicians preparing for boards will find the manual useful as well. 3 Stars."-- Doody's Review Service Clinical correlations are increasingly emphasized in the teaching of basic medical science. Students, therefore, need exposure to clinical cases to pass course exams and ace the USMLE Step 1. This book presents 60 real-life clinical cases illustrating essential concepts in family medicine. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key basic science concepts, definitions of key terms, family medicine pearls, and USMLE-style review questions. This interactive learning system helps you to learn instead of memorize. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Realistic patient cases to help sharpen clinical decision-making skills The 60 cases in Case Files: Family Medicine feature realistic clinical scenarios designed to help you enhance and hone your clinical decision-making skills. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key concepts, definitions of key terms, clinical pearls, and Board-style review questions to reinforce learning. The format allows you to review a patient vignette and then explore/examine the case in a contextual, application-based manner. The book is ideal for both quick-access and slow and careful study. "You need exposure to high-yield cases to excel in the family medicine clerkship and on the shelf exam. Case Files Family Medicine presents 60 real-life cases that illustrate essential concepts in family medicine. Each case includes a complete discussion, clinical pearls, references, definitions of key terms, and USMLE-style review questions. With this system, you'll learn in the context of real patients, rather than merely memorize facts : 60 cases with USMLE-style questions help you master core competencies to excel in the clerkship and ace the shelf exams, clinical pearls highlight key points, primer teaches you how to approach clinical problems, proven learning system maximizes your exam scores"-- Provided by publisher Cover 1 Title Page 2 Copyright Page 3 Dedication 4 Contents 6 Contributors 8 Preface 12 Acknowledgments 14 Introduction 16 Listing of Cases 18 Section I How to Approach Clinical Problems 22 Part 1. Approach to the Patient 24 Part 2. Approach to Clinical Problem-Solving 29 Part 3. Approach to Reading 30 Section II Clinical Cases 36 Sixty Case Scenarios 38 Section III Review Questions 710 Index 724