Elsevier Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine International Edition

Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine International Edition is a long-established textbook used by medical students, doctors and other health professionals worldwide. First published over 70 years ago, it has been owned by well over two million readers across the globe.

Now in its 24th Edition, this thoroughly updated volume outlines the pathophysiology and clinical features of commonly encountered conditions across the major specialties of adult medicine. It also explains how to recognise, investigate, diagnose and manage these conditions. Originating from Sir Stanley Davidson’s lecture notes, the book is designed to reflect modern medical teaching and presents trusted information in a concise, easy-to-read and extensively illustrated format.

Key details

• International Edition
• 24th Edition
• Covers major specialties of adult medicine, updated throughout
• Includes a new section on COVID-19, with its impact described across the book
• Extensively illustrated with over 1,000 diagrams, clinical photographs, and radiology and pathology images
• Global perspective supported by an International Advisory Board from 11 countries and authors worldwide

Synopsis

This textbook describes the principles and practice of adult medicine, focusing on the conditions most frequently encountered in major specialties. It sets out the underlying pathophysiology and clinical features, alongside guidance on recognition, investigation, diagnosis and management.

Content is organised into sections covering fundamentals of medicine, emergency and critical care, and clinical medicine. Additional features include updated clinical examination overviews, presenting problems pathways, practice point summaries, emergency boxes, and dedicated boxes addressing differences in care in old age, pregnancy and adolescence.