Well over two million medical students, doctors and other health professionals around the globe have owned a copy of Davidson\u2019s Principles and Practice of Medicine since it was first published over 70 years ago. Now in its 24th Edition, this thoroughly updated textbook describes the pathophysiology and clinical features of the most frequently encountered conditions in the major specialties of adult medicine, and explains how to recognise, investigate, diagnose and manage them. Taking its origins from Sir Stanley Davidson\u2019s much-admired lecture notes, Davidson\u2019s has endured because it keeps pace with how modern medicine is taught and provides a wealth of trusted information in an easy-to-read, concise and beautifully illustrated format. Key features: Part 1 \u2018Fundamentals of Medicine\u2019 – provides an account of the principles of genetics, immunology, infectious diseases, population health, oncology and pain management, along with a discussion of the core principles behind clinical decision-making and good prescribing. Part 2 \u2018Emergency and Critical Care Medicine\u2019 – covers medical emergencies in poisoning, envenomation and medicine in austere environments, as well as common presentations in acute medicine and the recognition and management of the critically ill. Part 3 \u2018Clinical Medicine\u2019- covers the major medical specialties, each thoroughly revised and brought fully up to date. A new section on COVID-19 has been added and the impact of this infection is described throughout the book. Clinical Examination overviews – extended and updated to summarise the main elements for each system. Presenting Problems sections – provide a clear pathway for the assessment of and approach to the most common complaints in each specialty. Practice Point summaries – detail the practical skills that medical students and junior doctors must acquire. Emergency boxes – emphasise the core knowledge needed to manage acutely ill patients. In Old Age, In Pregnancy and In Adolescence boxes – highlight differences in the practice of medicine in these patient groups, and illustrate the interfaces between medical, obstetric and paediatric services. The text is extensively illustrated, with over 1000 diagrams, clinical photographs, and radiology and pathology images. The global perspective is enhanced by an International Advisory Board of experts from 11 countries and by leading authors from around the world. \u3000 Now includes BONUS electronic materials: \u3000 NEW Interactive self-assessment \u2013 over 150 Questions and Answers test your understanding of chapter key points and aid efficient exam preparation. NEW Competency Mapping Guide for the Indian National Medical Commission undergraduate curriculum \u2013 with full page references to help readers in the India region navigate the book and effectively cover the curriculum competencies. Davidson\u2019s will serve readers everywhere as a core text that integrates medical science with clinical medicine, conveying key knowledge and practical advice in a highly accessible and readable format. REVIEWS Beautifully constructed with superb clarity of style – Davidson’s continues to provide for students, doctors and other health professionals a sound basis for the practice of medicine. Royal Society of Medicine and Society of Authors Medical Book Awards This book comes through where others fail: an excellent textbook, easy to read and superb value. British Medical Journal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"